The New SAT

The SAT measures critical reading, higher mathematics, and writing skills-the elements that are considered essential for success in college. The New SAT will take 3 hours and 45 minutes to complete and includes the following three scored sections:

Critical Reading - short and long reading passages, plus sentence completion.
Mathematics - advanced math topics including Numbers and Operations; Algebra I, II, and Functions; Geometry; and Statistics, Probability, and Data Analysis.
Writing - an essay, plus a multiple-choice section on improving sentences and paragraphs, and identifying sentence errors. On the essay portion you will be asked to choose a position on a topic, and then logically support that position. There is no correct answer; it's about how persuasive your argument is and how well you present your views. You will be given all the information you need to choose your position and write the essay without having prior knowledge of the subject.

Colleges and universities use the SAT as a primary determinant in the admissions process, and a high SAT score increases your chances of admission to the college of your choice. During the admissions process SAT scores are compared with the scores of other applicants, and scores can also be used as a basis for awarding merit-based financial aid.

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