The SAT I (Scholastic Assessment Test) is required by US colleges and universities. The purpose of the SAT is to provide quantitative measures that are on the same scale for every applicant.

Test structure

• 60 Math Questions
  • Two 25-question sections to complete in 30 minutes each
  • One 10-question section to complete in 15 minutes
• 78 Verbal Questions
  • Two 30-36 question sections to complete in 30 minutes each
  • One 10-13 question section to complete in 15 minutes
• A 30-minute Equating Section which may be either Math or Verbal
• Total number of scored questions: 138
• Total Testing Time (approximate): 3 hours, including Equating Section 

Scoring

• SAT I is divided into two tests, Math and Verbal, each scored separately.
• SAT Math scores range from 200 to 800.
• SAT Verbal scores range from 200 to 800.
• Scores Validity:  SAT scores are valid for 5 years.

Average SAT Scores: A sampling