What is the SAT? Updated Information

The SAT is a college admission test that is recognized globally. It measures your knowledge of reading, writing and math and your SAT score helps determine which universities you can attend in the United States.

The College Board has recently launched a new SAT for the first time in 11 years! We encourage you to prep early with Kaplan if you are taking the first administration of the new SAT which will be in May 2016 (March 2016 US only).

The (new) SAT is 3 hours long (or 3 hours and 50 minutes with the optional essay) and is divided into the following sections:

	New SAT (Class of 2017 and beyond)
Scoring	Score is based out of 1600 points – 800 for Math; 800 for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. Optional essay will receive a separate score Subscores and insight scores available. No wrong answer penalty
Anatomy	1 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing test; 65-minute Reading section, 35-minute Language and Writing section 1 Math test; 55-minute section with calculator, 25-minute section without calculator 4 answer choices for multiple choice questions 1 essay test (optional but most universities will require it; 50 minutes in length)
Timing	3 hours; 3 hours 50 minutes with optional essay
Pricing	$45 USD + Non U.S Regional Fee (without essay) / $57 USD + Non U.S Regional Fee (with optional essay)
Administration	Available digitally and in print Questions focus on in-depth analysis of content
Essay	Students have 50 minutes to analyze a 650-750 word document and draft an essay Tests reading, analysis and writing skills; requires students to analyze a source document and explain how the author builds an argument Optional, however most universities will require the essay. Please check with the university you want to attend.
Math	Concentrated focus on problem-solving and data analysis, “The Heart of Algebra,” “Passport to Advanced Math” Real-world problem-solving accompanied by informational graphics Calculator permitted for 37 questions, not permitted for 20 questions Multiple choice and grid-in questions, 1 enhanced grid-in question
Reading and Writing	Reading and Writing combined into “Evidence-Based Reading and Writing” Reading section does not contain Sentence Completions Tests understanding on passages from U.S. and World Literature, History/Social Studies, and Sciences (500-850 words) Writing and language: tests “Expression of Ideas” and “Standard English Conventions” through passages relating to Careers, History/Social Studies, Humanities and Science Questions pull from extended prose (400-450 words)

SAT Registration Dates

How can I register for the SAT?

How much does it cost to take the SAT?

$45.00 USD without essay/$57.00 USD with essay (+ Non U.S Regional Fee)

2022–23 School Year Test Dates

SAT Test Date*	Registration Deadline	Deadline for Changes, Regular Cancellation, and Late Registration
Aug 27, 2022	Jul 29, 2022	Aug 16, 2022
Oct 1, 2022	Sept 2, 2022	Sept 20, 2022
Nov 5, 2022**	Oct 7, 2022	Oct 25, 2022
Dec 3, 2022	Nov 3, 2022	Nov 22, 2022
Mar 11, 2023	Feb 10, 2023 Register	Feb 28, 2023
May 6, 2023	Apr 7, 2023 Register	Apr 25, 2023
June 3, 2023	May 4, 2023 Register	May 23, 2023
Your registration options will be limited if you aren’t taking the SAT for one of its main purposes. *United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands only.

Anticipated 2023–24 School Year Test Dates

SAT Test Date*	Registration Deadline	Deadline for Regular Cancellation
Aug 26, 2023	Paper: Jul 28, 2023 Digital: Aug 11, 2023	Aug 15, 2023
Oct 7, 2023	Paper: Sept 8, 2023 Digital: Sept 22, 2023	Sept 26, 2023
Nov 4, 2023	Paper: Oct 6, 2023 Digital: Oct 20, 2023	Oct 24, 2023
Dec 2, 2023	Paper: Nov 3, 2023 Digital: Nov 17, 2023	Nov 21, 2023
Mar 9, 2024	Feb 23, 2024	Feb 27, 2024**
May 4, 2024	Apr 19, 2024	Apr 23, 2024**
June 1, 2024	May 17, 2024	May 21, 2024**
Your registration options will be limited if you aren’t taking the SAT for one of its main purposes. *Subject to change.

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