1. SAT At A Glance Sections of the Test Time in Minutes
Number of Questions
Reading 65 52
Writing & Language 35 44
Math (no calculator) 25 20
Math (calculator) 55 38
Essay (OPTIONAL) 50 1
TOTAL (w/o essay)
180
154
Total (w/ essay)
230
155

2. SAT Benchmarks (indication of making a 2
SAT Benchmarks (indication of making a 2.0 {C} in 1st semester of college/university)
Grade Level When Taking the SAT
Reading & Writing
Math 12
480
530 11
460
570 10
430 9
410
450 8
390

3. SAT Layout Two Sections (200-800)
Evidence-based reading & writing (no essay)
Math
Three Scores
(10-40)
Reading
Writing & Language (no essay)
Essay (optional)
(2-8)
Analysis
Writing

4. SAT Layout (cont’d) Two Cross Tests (10-40)
Analysis of Science
Analysis of History & Social Studies
(these are assessed through the
Evidence-based Reading & Writing Sections)

5. SAT Layout (cont’d) Seven Subscores (1-15)
English Reading & Writing
Expressions of Ideas
Standard English conventions
Math
Heart of algebra
Passport to Adv. Math
Problem Solving & Data Analysis
Words in Context
Command of Evidence

6. Ways to Study/Prepare for the SAT
PSAT Access Codes-My College Quickstart (My SAT Study Plan)
Kaptest.com/sat