Test Preparation

SAT

Scholastic Aptitude Test

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Heading off to the United States for an undergraduate education is a big step, possibly the biggest step a secondary school student in Asia can take. American university education represents excellence and opportunity, but it also requires a serious investment of time and resources.

The Princeton Review understands just what is at stake for its test takers as they prepare for the SAT. You need a top score to get into your top-choice schools. That's why The Princeton Review has created the most effective and up-to-date SAT Training available.

Need proof? The Princeton Review's SAT Training has been the world's most popular SAT Course since 1988. Not only that, but it has been the most successful. The average score improvement for a Princeton Review SAT candidate is greater than any of our competition's. It's no wonder an amazing 9 out of 10 of our candidates get into one of their top five school choices. After all, who else can provide you with the small group size that guarantees you personal attention from one of our rigorously trained tutors?

The Princeton Review offers several options to help you maximize your potential on the SAT, including our SAT Group Sessions and our personalized 1-on-1 Tutoring Services. Here are some of the unique benefits you can take advantage of when you undertake your preparation for the SAT with The Princeton Review:

Score Improvement Guarantee

Most students prepare with The Princeton Review because a friend or an older brother or sister worked with us. We know how to make preparation fun, but more importantly, we know how to get results and we guarantee it.

Small Group Size 

We know that test takers learn better in smaller groups. Moreover, it is our philosophy that a sense of community is a tremendous aid to the learning process. Our SAT programs have a friendly, intimate environment that other institutes simply cannot match. As a result, you will receive personalized attention from your trainer and are assured of great interaction with your fellow test takers as you all strive to master the SAT!

Our Trainers 

Princeton Review trainers are expert test takers. Your trainer will make sure you learn all the strategies you need by keeping you interested and involved.

Free State of the Art Training Materials

Why do so many other institutes use our materials? Because they are recognized as the best and most original SAT materials out there. As an SAT test taker with The Princeton Review, you will have exclusive access to The Princeton Review's newest materials, which means that our constant and extensive research into the latest trends on the SAT will directly benefit you. With The Princeton Review you can be assured that what you study will be entirely up-to-date and relevant.

For more information or to request a consultation, please contact us today!

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About Taking the SAT

Many students take the SAT during the fall or spring of their junior year (11th grade). You can also take it in the fall of your senior year (12th grade) - just watch out for application and scholarship deadlines! 

SAT Test Format
MATH	» 44 multiple-choice, 10 grid-in questions  » 70 minutes » Arithmetic, word problems, geometry, algebra
CRITICAL READING	» 67 multiple-choice questions  » 70 minutes » sentence completion and reading comprehension
WRITING	» 49 multiple-choice questions and one essay  » 60 minutes » Grammar, usage, and word choice

 

SAT International Test Dates and Registration Deadlines
http://sat.collegeboard.com/register/sat-international-dates

How is the SAT scored? 
You'll earn a Critical Reading, Math, and Writing score. Each section is scored on a 200 to 800-point scale. The U.S. national average score per section is 500.

Can I cancel my scores? 
Yes. If you finish the test and think you want to cancel your scores, you should ask the test supervisor for a "Request to Cancel Test Scores" form. You can submit the completed form immediately at the testing center, or you can think about it for a day or two before mailing it to ETS. However, ETS must receive your request form no later than the Wednesday after the test.

How important are SAT scores? 
The weight placed on SAT scores varies from school to school. Colleges and universities also consider high school GPA and academic transcript, letters of recommendation, interviews, and personal essays when deciding on admissions. In addition, virtually all U.S. colleges and universities will accept ACT scores in lieu of SAT scores. For more specific information about the weight of your scores, contact the admissions offices at the schools you apply to.

How do I register for the SAT? 
You can register online at http://sat.collegeboard.com/register/.

Can I use a calculator? 
Yes. Calculator use is allowed, but not required.