Many students take the SAT during the fall or spring of their junior year (11th grade). You can also take it in the fall of your senior year (12th grade) - just watch out for application and scholarship deadlines!

New SAT at a Glance WHO SHOULD TAKE IT Class of 2006, 2007 and every class after that IMPORTANT DATES New SAT debuts March 12, 2005 TOTAL TEST TIME 3 hours, 45 minutes (includes a 25 minute, unscored experimental section) SCORE Math 200-800 Critical Reading (formerly verbal) 200-800 Writing 200-800

New SAT - Section by Section MATH 44 multiple-choice, 10 grid-in questions 70 minute section Tougher math, including algebra II More Info CRITICAL READING 67 multiple-choice questions 70 minute section Called "verbal section" on old SAT; sentence completion and reading comprehension More Info WRITING 49 multiple-choice questions and essay 60 minute section Grammar, usage, and word choice More Info

How is the SAT scored?
You'll earn a Critical Reading, Math, and Writing score. Each section is scored on a 200 to 800-point scale. The U.S. national average score per section is 500.

Can I cancel my scores?
Yes. If you finish the test and think you want to cancel your scores, you should ask the test supervisor for a "Request to Cancel Test Scores" form. You can submit the completed form immediately at the testing center, or you can think about it for a day or two before mailing it to ETS. However, ETS must receive your request form no later than the Wednesday after the test.

How important are SAT scores?
The weight placed on SAT scores varies from school to school. Colleges and universities also consider high school GPA and academic transcript, letters of recommendation, interviews, and personal essays when deciding on admissions. In addition, virtually all U.S. colleges and universities will accept ACT scores in lieu of SAT scores. For more specific information about the weight of your scores, contact the admissions offices at the schools you apply to.

How do I register for the SAT?
You can register online at www.collegeboard.com.

Can I use a calculator?
Yes. Calculator use is allowed, but not required.

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