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The SAT (technically known as the SAT I) is a general test of verbal and
quantitative reasoning accepted and required for admission to a bachelor
degree program in a US university or college. The test is required for
admission to undergraduate programs of most US universities. Many
universities also require you to take SAT-II tests.
The SAT is a
three-hour test that measures verbal and mathematical reasoning skills
students have developed over time and skills they need to be successful
in college. Many colleges and universities use the SAT as one indicator
among others-class rank, high school GPA, extracurricular activities,
personal essay, and teacher recommendations-of a student's readiness to
do college-level work. SAT scores are compared with the scores of other
applicants, and the accepted scores at an institution, and can be used
as a basis for awarding merit-based financial aid.
SAT is
administered seven times a year in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and U.S.
Territories, and six times a year overseas.
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