SAT Eligibility

Yes, international students can appear for SAT exam even after passing out from high school or one year later too. There are no age restrictions for applicants as to when they should appear for the SAT exam. Whenever students make up their minds for applying abroad and have SAT as an admission requirement, they can appear for the SAT exam.

There are no specific criteria laid down by The College Board for appearing for the SAT exam as to when should students take the SAT exam. But those students who are planning to apply abroad and the admission requirements include SAT scores then, applicants should know when to start studying for SAT. Since SAT is for admission to undergraduate programs candidates are advised to appear for their SAT while in standard 11th or 12th or even after passing out from school also.

Applicants are eligible to apply for SAT exam multiple times irrespective of their current standing - in school or a pass out from school or even those in college. Students who wish to appear for SAT another time or multiple times can do so, there is no bar. Students must have a valid reason to appear multiple times for the SAT, because one its costs are high and second, if students fail to elaborate, they may be barred from giving the exam. 

No, SAT doesn not usually demand class 12th scores or grades from its prospective applicants to deem them eligible for appearing for the SAT exam. The students may have to fill in their level of understanding of certain subjects and co-curricular activities and they will not be required to submit score related details even while registering. But it is definitely better to appear for SAT after class XII because of the level of knowledge. 

Yes, 12 year olds can also sit for SAT exam, they are eligible for the exam, but they will not be able to register for SAT on their own. A guardian or parent will have to apply for SAT exam on behalf of the 12 year old. Thus, parent or guardian will have to take guarantee and register on behalf of their child for the SAT exam. Once the child turns 13, he/she can apply on their own if they still wish to appear for the SAT exam. Its best to prepre for SAT exam and then sit for the exam.

A valid ID proof is required to register for the SAT test. Also, you need the ID at the test center as well without this you will not be allowed to enter. As such there is no proof required to prove eligiblity of the applicant at the registration level. Only a photograph is sufficient for SAT registrations, but a valid government issued ID proof would be required to enter the SAT test centre. Without the ID proof, the applicants will not be allowed entry at the SAT exam centre. The applicants should have valid identification proofs so that they are eligible to sit for SAT exam.