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SAT:Your key to undergraduate admission
Undergraduate Students
Ilya Stremoussov,EducationUSA Aktobe, Kazakhstan
We will talk about
•What SAT is•SAT structure•SAT dates and registration•The new SAT•Preparation strategies
Things to keep in mindSAT basic facts
•Standardized exam for undergraduate admission
•Scholastic Aptitude Test•SAT I – Reasoning test•SAT II – Subject test•College Board
Test structureSAT I – REASONING TEST
Test that measures your abilities in:●Math●Critical reading●Writing
Score range: from 600 to 2400
Test fee: $103.50
2015-2016SAT DATES AND REGISTRATION
SAT in Kazakhstan (Aktobe included):October 03, 2015November 07, 2015December 05, 2015January 23, 2016May 07, 2016June 04, 2016
Register and pay online:https://sat.collegeboard.org/home
2015SAT DATES AND REGISTRATION
Regular Registration by deadline(closes generally one moth before the test)
Late Registration (waitlist)(closes generally 5 days before the test)
Register and pay online:
https://sat.collegeboard.org/home
2015SAT DATES AND REGISTRATION
Detailed registration instructions in Russian:http://akeac.org/web/test/official-tests
For free or for a feeSENDING SAT SCORES TO COLLEGES
For free:● Send to 4 institutions● Choose them at the time of registration or within 9 days after the test
For a fee:● Send to as many institutions as you wish● There is a fee for each institution ($11.25)
Test structureSAT I
9 sections (can be in ANY order):EssayMathWritingCritical readingMathCritical readingMathCritical ReadingWriting+ 1 experimental section
Test structureSAT I – CRITICAL READING (~67 questions)
Sentence Completion
Reading ComprehensionYou read a passage and answer questions
Test structureSAT I – WRITING (~49 questions)
Identifying Sentence Errors
Improving Sentences
Test structureSAT I – WRITING
Essay Writing
Test structureSAT I – MATH (~54 questions)
Multiple Choice
Test structureSAT I – MATH (~54 questions)
Student-produced answers
How the test is scoredSAT I – SCORES
● Every correct answer adds 1 point● Every incorrect answer on a multiple-choice question subtracts ¼ point
● 0 points are subtracted for incorrect student-produced response (student-produced answers in math section)
● 0 points are subtracted for questions you don't answer
Example:You have 10 correctly answered questions and 5 incorrectly answered questionsYou will get 10 points – 5*1/4=10-5/4=8.75
How the test is scoredSAT I – SCORES
● Every correct answer adds 1 point● Every incorrect answer on a multiple-choice question subtracts ¼ point
● 0 points are subtracted for incorrect student-produced response (student-produced answers in math section)
● 0 points are subtracted for questions you don't answer
Example:You have 10 correctly answered questions and 5 incorrectly answered questionsYou will get 10 points – 5*1/4=10-5/4=8.75
How the test is scoredSAT I – SCORES
Your essay will be read by 2 experts and will get a score from 1 to 6 points from each expert.
Your essay score will range from 2 to 12.
SAT II – SUBJECT TESTS
LiteratureU.S. HistoryWorld HistoryMathematics Level 1Mathematics Level 2Biology E/MChemistryPhysicsForeign languages
Each test lasts 1 hour.Score range: from 200 to 800Test fee: $26 + $18 (each test) + $49 (regional fee)
NB: Ask admissions whether you need to take SAT II
Starting in March 2016 in the USA, and in May around the worldTHE NEW SAT
Major innovations:
● Essay is optional● Test is shorter (3h versus 3h50m)● No penalty for guessing● 4 answer choices● New scores: 400 to 1,600● New essay scores: 1 to 4● Essay score is reported separately● Hard vocabulary will be gone
The new SAT practice for free is available:https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
Starting in March 2016 in the USA, and in May around the worldTHE NEW SAT
Test Structure:
● Reading: 65m - 52q● Writing and Language: 35m - 44q● Math (No Calculator): 25m - 20q● Math (Calculator OK): 55m – 38q● Essay (optional): 50m
The new SAT practice for free is available:https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
Start early and don't procrastinateSAT PREPARATION TIPS
Prepare for free:● Use official free practice materials at sat.collegeboard.org● Use the Internet to find websites with free SAT prep resources
● Take practice tests on your own● Use AKEAC library to study for free (during AKEAC office hours)
Prepare for a fee:● Attend SAT prep courses (available at AKEAC)● Attend SAT practice tests (available at AKEAC)
Start early and don't procrastinateSAT PREPARATION TIPS
Critical Reading study tips:● Work on your vocabulary and learn the words in context● Read as much as you can (SAT passages and any other academic reading online – e.g., Scientific American, History Today)
● Critical reading is the hardest part even for Americans
Math study tips:● Algebra● Geometry● Probability and Data Analysis
Start early and don't procrastinateSAT PREPARATION TIPS
Writing study tips:● Read as many essay topics as you can and try to find essay examples – e.g., College Confidential
● Work on your grammar – needed for 'improving sentences' task
GENERAL ADVICE:P-R-A-C-T-I-C-E on a regular basis!Create a study plan.Take a least one practice test bi-weekly and learn from your mistakes.
Thank you!Questions, please
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