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About SAT®

The SAT®, originally called the Scholastic Aptitude Test, is a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States. Developed and administered by the College Board, the SAT® assesses a student's readiness for college and is intended to provide colleges with a common data point that can be used to compare all applicants. Over the years, the SAT® has undergone various changes in its structure, content, and scoring. Regardless of its format, preparation for the SAT® often involves review courses, practice tests, and study guides, as performance on the SAT® can influence college admissions decisions, scholarship opportunities, and more. It's worth noting that the SAT® is just one of many factors that colleges consider during the admissions process. Other factors include high school GPA, extracurricular activities, personal essays, letters of recommendation, and interviews.

SAT® Class Deliverables

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Comprehensive Sessions

48 hours of focused, concept-based SAT® sessions, available both online and offline.

Targeted Practice:

48 worksheets covering every SAT® concept and question type, ensuring thorough preparation.

Effective Workshops

16 additional hours of online workshops, emphasizing key test-taking strategies.

Strategic Mock Tests

10 mock SATs over 5 weekends, providing valuable practice leading up to the test date.

In-Depth Analysis

20 hours dedicated to test analysis and review, conducted after each mock SAT® session.

Access to Resources

Utilize GIDE Prep's online portal for a wealth of SAT® practice material.

Official College Board Tests

4 official full-length College Board SAT® tests for realistic exam simulation.

Sectional Mastery

24 section tests, comprising 12 modules each for English and Math proficiency.

Customized Practice

Tailored practice sheets addressing individual weaknesses identified through Mock SAT® performance analysis.

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SAT® Exam Pattern

In January 2022, the College Board announced changes to the SAT®, transitioning it to a digital format over the coming years. This move came in response to changing educational landscapes and the desire to make the test more accessible and relevant to today's students. The "digital SAT®" refers to this new version of the test, which students take on a computer rather than using pencil and paper. Currently, digital SAT is conducted world over except in the USA, where the new format of the test will make its debut in March, 2024. The digital SAT® comprises two sections: Reading and Writing and Math.

Section Name

Number of Questions

Tilme Alloted (Minutes)

Reading
and Writing

54 (27 questions/module)

64 (32 Minutes/module)

Mathematics

44 (22 question/module)

70 (35-minute/module)

Total

98

134

SAT® Exam Syllabus 2024
Mathematics Section

Questions on the SAT® Mathematics Sections are based on the following topics

Type of Math

Number of Questions

Algebra

13-15

Advance Maths

13-15

Problem-Solving and Data Analysis

5-7

Geometry and Trigonometry

5-7

SAT® Fee Structure 2024

Description

Amount

Registration Fee

$60

International Registration Fee

$43

Sale Tax

$18.54

Total SAT Registration Fees

$121.54

SAT® Exam Syllabus 2024
English Section

The content on SAT® English is distributed across four domains that are described below:

Type of English

Number of Questions

Information and Ideas

26% of the questions on the Reading and Writing section are based on texts (not more than 150 words long and including both poems and prose) that test student’s ability to identify the main idea, strengthen or weaken an assertion, find evidence related to a claim, and make valid inferences from text and data (charts and graphs).

Craft and Structure

This domain accounts for another 28% of the questions on the English section and tests student’s understanding of vocabulary, ability to identify the primary purpose and structure of given text (including poetry and prose), and skills at synthesizing information from two separate sources (in the form of texts

Standard English Conventions

This domain constitutes 26% of the questions on the Reading and Writing section. The rules tested under this domain include punctuation, subject verb agreement, pronouns, verb tenses, modifiers, and parallel construction.

Expression of Ideas

20% of the questions on SAT® Reading and Writing sections are distributed across two categories of Transitions and Rhetorical synthesis. Transition words test a student's ability to identify the relationship (such as contrast or cause and effect) between two sentences or two parts of a sentence. Rhetorical synthesis is a new format of questions in which information is presented in the form of notes and students have to identify the relevant piece of information to answer the question.

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