Revised SAT Format and Advice
The SAT evaluates your critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and communication prowess, alongside assessing fundamental classroom competencies like Reading, Writing, and Mathematics and how effectively you can apply them. Administered annually to over two million students across numerous testing centers, the revised SAT does not impose penalties for incorrect answers.
Test Structure
Reading Comprehension: 52 questions, 65 minutes allotted. Writing and Language Test: 44 questions, 35 minutes allotted. Mathematics (No Calculator allowed): 20 questions, 25 minutes allotted. Mathematics (Calculator allowed): 38 questions, 55 minutes allotted. Essay (optional): One topic, 50 minutes allotted.
Scoring
Reading and Writing section: Combined score ranging from 200 to 800. Mathematics section: Scored between 200 and 800. Three sub-scores, each ranging from 10 to 40:
Reading. Writing and Language. Mathematics. Essays scored based on the following criteria, with scores ranging from 2 to 8:
Reading. Analysis. Writing. Test Details
Each question offers four options. Reading section comprises passages only; no sentence completion. There are five passages, each followed by 10-11 questions. Writing and Language Test:
Passages include underlined words or sentences that require grammatical refinement. Four passages, each with 10-11 questions. Focus is primarily on grammar. Mathematics:
The New SAT’s Mathematics section encompasses previous topics and additional ones. Trigonometry covers radian measures, definition of ratios (e.g., sine), relationships between ratios, and conversion between radians and degrees. Basic arithmetic on complex numbers, including multiplication, addition, division, and
subtraction. Essay
The topic presents a case study; personal opinion is not required. The essay should showcase your analysis of provided data. Total score out of 24. 50 minutes allotted, with a word count of 650-700 words.
Hi, I am John Smit a Captain in Fire Department City of Newyork with over years of experience in the field of Firefighting and HSE. My passion for fire safety started when I was a young boy and witnessed a neighbor’s house go up in flames along with precious lives. Since then, I had dedicated my life to ensuring the safety of buildings, properties, and individuals in case of a fire and medical emergencies.
