What is SAT?

What is SAT Test? It is very important to know if you are thinking of applying to college. SAT is a standardized global test conducted and managed by academic the academic body of ‘The College Board’. It is taken by students seeking admission to competitive schools and colleges based on merit. “The full form of SAT is Scholastic Assessment Test, which was earlier known as Scholastic Aptitude Test.”  SAT exam caters evaluation on written, oral and mathematical skills of students.

Why go for SAT?

1. Globally accepted test
2. Easily available to taken round the clock
3. Better acceptance by a college
4. Easy access and prospects to derive grants and scholarships from SAT/ ACT tests
5. High level of accuracy in SAT scores range.
6. High credibility standards
7. Developing a scientific and explorer bent of mind
8. High vocational opportunities round the clock

 SAT Test Scores and Pattern:

SAT Scores in Perspective

Your score report is feedback oriented. It is hard to understand since it requires be validating within the pool and cutting off score. Mean SAT scores, SAT percentiles, and benchmarks below can help you put your score to understanding. Not only this, “sub-scores” and “cross-test” can help you understand your strengths and weaknesses. The score-card will anyways won’t tell you if you passed or failed it. There is no term as a passing score.

What is a good SAT score?

Highest SAT score/Average SAT score range: Tests won’t be able to tell you what you know and many other factors are taken into consideration for the same. It simply denotes the level of readiness and preparation.

Each score range works uniquely. The range extends from a few points above and below the defined range.

SAT Scores on average

The score reports will show mean or average scored as earned by the test taker. A low mean score denotes the need for developing reading, writing and language skills which need to be improved.

Benchmarks for college readiness

Benchmark scores represent college readiness. So, if you score above the benchmark, you are ready for college, but if you score a lower then there is still time and effort required to be working on the student’s front. Detailed feedback gives a clear idea.

SAT Percentile Ranking

A percentile rank is a number between 1 and 99 showing the scored compared to other students. It is representing the percentage of test takers scoring below or above it.

Scoring SAT and Subject Test Scores:

• Students can go to your online score report for MCQ and SAT Essay score 
• Educators can access it from K–12 reporting portal.

SAT Fee – Revised:

*As per the updated directions from College Board

SAT Test Dates (2019-2020) :

August on-wards:

Preparation for SAT / ACT / SSAT at Vnaya:

1. In order to prepare for SAT Exam, students are invited to use a demonstration test so as to make the student and parent aware of SAT pattern and prep time. It includes self-training on onscreen tools, timers and self- directed navigation. Parents, Teachers and Students can also go for a one-on-one free demo session of the same at Vnaya, which provides expert services for SAT prep. You can simply go from SAT registration on Vnaya Education for a personalized experience.
2. Kids with special needs or student facing any disability- ADHD, Autism or any other can take help from Vnaya’s expert educators for effective preparation. It works on one-on-one personalized, live sessions where a special educator, an SAT expert will be assigned so that the student feels comfortable in preparing for the same.
3. Along with the above Vnaya's educators will be instrumental in making a student learn about effective time management, by giving SAT tips and tricks required to solve aptitude and reading based questions.

   Along with SAT tips, practice SAT questions will be shared by the educators during Vnaya’s SAT tutoring.

4. Free mock tests/ SAT practice tests can be checked at Vnaya’s website by signing up and taking a free demo class. One can simply check out Vnaya’s SAT plans for Test Series tutoring sessions.

5. Along with aptitude, practice-based tests, one can even enhance the speed of their typing (which is one important requisite for attempting the writing skills section in online SAT), can be improvised with the help of a personal tutor, students can practice typing and skills of effective writing by taking a one-on-one session with an expert tutor at Vnaya for the perfect SAT score.

Good Luck and Happy Prep!!