SAT Introduction

Open Ended

What do you think of when you think of the SAT exam?

SAT Introduction

​SAT: New State Requirements

​The SAT exam will not only be a valuable way to gain scholarships and to improve your chances of college admission, but it will now serve as a graduation requirement.

​SAT Basic Info

• The two main sections (Math and Reading/Writing) are divided into four parts, in the following order:

  • ​The Reading Test - 65 minutes - 52 numbers of question - Total number of passages = 5

  • ​The Writing and Language Test ​ - 35 minutes - 44 questions - Total number of passages = 4

  • ​Math (no calculator) - 25 minutes - 15 multiple choice and 5 student response questions

  • ​Math (calculator) - 55 minutes - 30 multiple choice and 8 student response questions

​SAT Basic Info...continued

​Possible scores range from 400--1600

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• ​NEVER leave a question blank--you are not penalized for incorrect answers

• ​Out of 154 questions, if you correctly answer 14-27 questions, your overall score will improve by 100-200 points.

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This class is designed to help you reach your personal best score. You will start the class by taking a practice test, and you will end the semester by taking a practice test. The goal of this course is to improve on your initial score.

Fill in the Blank

What percentage of students receive a perfect score (1600) on the SAT? 

Multiple Choice

When looking at a college applicant, schools consider one's GPA by how much, overall?

• Around 65%

• Around 45%

• Around 75%

• Around 55%

Multiple Choice

By how much do you think colleges weigh the SAT/ACT score when considering an applicant?

• 45%

• 35%

• 25%

• 50%

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​So that means one's GPA and test scores are weighed exactly the same.

Multiple Choice

The last category when considering admissions includes everything else--extracurriculars, volunteering, athletics, etc. Considering this, how many people receive full-ride athletic scholarships?

• Less than 15%

• Less than 20%

• Less than 10%

• Less than 1%

Multiple Select

Now...who do you think scored higher on the Math portions of the SAT--Ms. Swain or this potato?

• Ms. Swain, but just barely

• That potato looks confident--the potato

• Too tough to call; they scored the same

• Potatoes can't take tests.