I heard about them. What are they? I know they are tests in high school, but what kind...i also heard they are a big deal.
2006-09-20 13:46:54 · 7 answers · asked by sexy_azn 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
This exam measures your comprehensive ability based on standardized goals. SAT's are given typically in your late junior and early senior year of high school. You can take the tests as many times as you want (for a fee of course) and they do help you get into a college. A common myth is that these tests count for everything, but in fact they don't. The tests simply measure you against other students across the country in math, critical reading, and writing skills. The tests are reasoning tests and you prepare for them throughout your entire life.
2006-09-20 14:30:48 · answer #1 · answered by magz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SAT (used to mean "Scholastic Aptitude Test) is a test that you take when you are a Junior in HS. There is a test on writing, a test on reading and vocabulary, and a test on math. Then there are a whole bunch of tests that check different subjects like biology or French or whatever subject you want to take.
When you apply for college most of the colleges require that you send them a report on your scores for this set of test. They use the SAT scores along with your HS grades to decide if you will be allowed to come to that college.
A lot of kids across the USA take this test - way more than a million every year. The scores on the tests are from 200 to 800 with the average score about 500. If you are REALLY smart, you might get a perfect 800, but not too many kids can do that. Most kids used to take two SAT tests and the score would add up to like 1000 or 1100. So if you had a total of 1400 that would be much better than average and everyone would beimpressed. But now most kids take three SAT tests so the scores are higher, like for all three it would total 1500 or if you were way better than average, it would be 2200 or something like that.
2006-09-20 20:57:50 · answer #2 · answered by matt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scholastic Aptitude Test - administered by the company College Board and commonly used to predict academic success in college. Many colleges use it while considering applicants. There are 3 sections on the SAT I - math, verbal, and writing. Each section is scored out of 800 for a total of 2400.
2006-09-20 20:55:32 · answer #3 · answered by Michelle C 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Statistical Apptitude Test
2006-09-20 20:55:23 · answer #4 · answered by Dee C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a standardized test that tests your abilities in math, english comprehension, and writing. The scores help you get into college.
2006-09-20 20:49:04 · answer #5 · answered by meg 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stupid Adult Test.
2006-09-20 20:49:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh, how are children are so uneducated nowadays.
2006-09-20 20:54:34 · answer #7 · answered by FootballFan1012 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋