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Nishtha Sharma

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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.

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Jasleen Hazarika

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Since SAT has gone digital, the process of scoring on SAT has changed. Here is how SAT is calculated in a step-by-step process below:

  • College Board scores questions based on correctness, there is no negative marking for wrong or unattempted questions. 
  • SAT scores are usually determined by Item Response Theory (IRT) which is a consideration of the question's difficulty and patterns in answers.
  • Pretest questions on SAT are included to gather data and they usually do not affect the SAT scores.
  • Benchmarks for college readiness based on SAT scores remain consistent with the new testing pattern.

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Piyush Singh

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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.

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Aishwarya Bhatnagar

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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.

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Raushan Madavi

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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. 

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Kanika Chatterjee

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SAT exam is basically for undergraduate courses offered in USA, Canada, UK and various European countries. The SAT exam is accepted for almost all undergraduate courses, only if the university in question is not test-optional and mandatorily requires SAT scores. The SAT exam is for various types of undergraduate courses, to name a few for reference:

  • BBA
  • BA in Physics
  • BS in Computer Science
  • BE in Chemical Engineering
  • BA in Psychology

For courses like LLB or MBBS, SAT scores are not required because they are not a part of the admission process. But for all other types of bachelor's courses, SAT score is required. It is always beneficial to che

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Sreetama Sinha

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The top 10 SAT accepting colleges in USA are as follows:

  1. Yale University
  2. Harvard University
  3. Dartmouth College
  4. Cornell University
  5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  6. CalTech
  7. University of Chicago
  8. New York University
  9. University of Pittsburgh
  10. Brown University

There are many other SAT accepting universities in USA, while some are test-optional. Get more details at

 

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joisha verma

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The university does not require any SAT or ACT scores for the admission purpose, but international students can submit their SAT or ACT exam scores if they are looking for the university scholarship along with their admission form and other documents. The scholarship offered at Embry-Riddle, Prescott campus is based on academic performance, GPA scores and exam scores.

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Nidhi Kumari

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For Indian students wishing to enrol in undergraduate programs at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore, SAT scores are normally not required. While academic performance, including high school grades, is the main basis for NTU's evaluation of applications, it may also take into account extracurricular activities, personal statements, and recommendation letters. When it comes to Indian students, the institution typically considers their achievement on the 12th grade exams (such the CBSE or ISC board exams). On the NTU admissions page, applicants should verify the prerequisites for the course they plan to take, as certain d

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