1. SAT General Information
Section
Test
Features
Duration
Number of Question
Evidence-based Reading and writing
Reading
65 Minutes 52
Writing and Language
35 Minutes 44
Math
Calculator not allowed
25 Minutes 20
Calculator allowed
55 Minutes 38
Total
230
154
Essay
Optional
50 Minutes
1 Task

2. How is the SAT important?
2nd most important criteria for college acceptance
Gateway to many scholarships, schools w/in universities and honors colleges. For example…
Oakland University Merit Scholarships
Presidential: full tuition for 4 years ($22,000). GPA min.: 3.9; SAT: 1420 (98%ile)
Distinguished Scholar: $4K tuition for 4 yrs ($16,000). GPA Min.: 3.8; SAT: 1280 (89%ile)
Talented Scholar: $3K tuition for 4 years ($12,000). GPA min: 3.4; SAT: 1130 (71%ile)
University recog.: $1.5K Tuition for 4 years ($6,000). GPA Min: 3.2; SAT 1020 (53%ile)
Average UAIS GPA: 3.9; average UAIS SAT: 1308 (91%ile)

3. How is the SAT important?
Honors Colleges…
Perks: priority scheduling of classes, housing priority, waiving general requirements, personal academic advisor, No pre-requisite or co-requisite rules, senior thesis research project, option to take graduate classes as undergrad student, honors course with top accepted students, exclusive invites to campus events
Sample requirements…
Michigan State University
Top 5% of class (GPA)  Generally disregarded for UAIS students
32 ACT or 1410 SAT (98%ile)
High # of AP/IB classes
Extra-curricular activities
Community service