SAT

While there is a huge availability of SAT prep resources online, and offline as well it is up to the applicants to choose which one suits them the best. Irrespective of their choice of study, applicants must remember the recommendations for SAT books that come from College Board and also check out Khan Academy which is the official SAT prep partner before appearing for the SAT exam. 

There are additional resources for SAT prep available online and offline. One must attempt free mocks on Bluebook App after SAT registration. For the reading and writing section, applicants can pick up any resource material but for Math working out through old textbooks can prove beneficial.

Some of the best SAT study guides 2023 are

• The Official SAT study guide
• Kaplan SAT Prep 2 Practice Tests + Proven Strategies + Online
• McGraw Hill Education SAT
• Princeton review 500+ practice questions for the New SAT
• KALLIS' Redesigned SAT Pattern Strategy
• The Critical Reader (3rd edition)

Please note, that the above given guides may be appropriate for previous SAT exam testing, but there are some topics in Maths and RW which are the same, and hence they can be helpful.

Only The Official Digital SAT Study Guide is the best SAT book for beginners. This is because,  

1. It has been recommended by College Board (SAT exam administrator)
2. For new applicants understanding everything about SAT exam can be overwhekming, but this book will systematically help applicants in SAT preparation.
3. Also this book includes targetted questions for both sections, topic-wise, which could be helpful.
4. This book is available as hard copy and not a soft copy, thus, using the traditional method of SAT exam prep will prove beneficial.
5. Finally, applicants can order this SAT book from College Board website at $34.99.

SAT registration does not require 12th marks also because some students may sit for SAT exam before completing their class 12th. Thus, there is no such provision of appearing for SAT and requiring class 12th marks for the same. Applicants can register for the SAT exam even without qualifying for the class 12th exams.

The SAT exam syllabus is designed for applicants on the basis of class XII and school-level academics. Toughness of SAT syllabus is very subjective and shall vary from individual to individual. SAT syllabus is designed keeping school academics in mind and assessing the aptitude of applicants for college admissions. Thus, based on the applicants overall preparation, SAT syllabus will be easier and applicants will not face a lot of difficulty in cracking the exam.

The exam consists of two main sections. Math and Evidence based Reading & Writing, each worth 800 points. The older 2400 point scale was discontinued by College Board in March 2016.

The SAT exams take place at the designated SAT exam centres. College Board has its designated centres across different countries including India. Indian applicants appearing for SAT exam can choose the nearest SAT exam centre upon exam registration. The SAT exam is conducted across 30+ Indian cities and there are around 129 test centres for SAT. Thus, applicants will get ample test centre options to choose from if registering for the SAT exam weel before the deadline.

No, SAT exams are proctored at designated test centres by College Board. Even after SAT has gone Digital, the applicants still have to appear for the exam at a test centre only and do not have the option of taking it from home at present. Thus, those planning to take SAT exam upon registration will have to choose a nearby SAT exam centre in order to appear for the exam.