This page answers frequently asked questions about Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) by Teachers, Parents and Students
What is the SAT?
Who conducts SAT tests?
What are the different sections in the SAT test?
What is the duration of each section?
What are the question types in each section of SAT test?
When should I register for the SAT?
When is the SAT test conducted?
What is a good score in SAT?
When will I get my SAT Score?
How many times can I take the SAT test?
Why is the Lumos SAT Pogram the best choice for SAT preparation?
What other resources does Lumos offer for SAT practice?
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What is the SAT?
The SAT or the Scholastic Aptitude Test is conducted by the College board to access student readiness on college and career readiness. The main purpose of this exam is to gain admission to college.
Who conducts SAT tests?
The SAT tests are conducted by the college board.
What are the different sections in the SAT test?
The SAT tests student knowledge on Math, Evidence based Reading and Writing. Apart from this, there is an optional Essay section.
What is the duration of each section?
The SAT Math section will be for a duration of 80 mins and students will answer 58 questions
The Evidence based Reading will be for a duration of 65 mins and students will answer 52 questions
The Writing and Language section will be for a duration of 35 mins and students will answer 44 questions
The Essay section is for 50 minutes.
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What are the question types in each section of SAT test?
The SAT Math, Evidence Based Reading and Writing consists of Multiple choice questions whereas the Essay will be a writing task.
When should I register for the SAT?
The deadline to actually register for an SAT exam is usually four to five weeks before the test date
When is the SAT test conducted?
The SAT tests are conducted periodically. The next upcoming SAT dates are as follows:
March 9, 2019
May 4, 2019
June 1, 2019
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What is a good score in SAT?
SAT is scored on a 400–1600 point scale. The average score will be 1060. Anything above that will definitely be good.
When will I get my SAT Score?
The scores are usually mailed out 4-6 weeks after you take the test
How many times can I take the SAT test?
You can take the SAT tests as many times as you want. College requires you to send in the highest score.
Why is the Lumos SAT Pogram the best choice for SAT preparation?
The Lumos StepUp® program for SAT includes
(a) Two Full length practice tests
(b) Get realistic practice through Online Assessments. It gives students the opportunity to practice test-taking skills, familiarise with the format of the test and efficiently review the key topics. The results will help you get insights into your child’s strengths and weaknesses in various content areas. These insights could be used to help your child strengthen their skills in topics where they are having difficulty. This test practice helps them improve speed and accuracy while taking the actual SAT tests.
(c) StepUp® has great learning content with access to hundreds of activities and online workbooks.
(d) Your child’s work is carefully and meticulously tracked throughout the program. Easy-to-use, advanced and real-time reports will help you identify weak areas and tailor personalized learning plans for your child.
(e) The StepUp® program allows your child to prepare at a pace that is right for him or her. This student-centric approach, combined with instant feedback boosts student confidence and improves learning outcomes.
(f) StepUp® program can be accessed through a number of devices that include, PC, tablet and smartphones and it is available 24×7. This convenience helps enabling anywhere learning.
To access Parent/ Student portal click here
To access School / Teacher portal click here
To access StepUp® program FAQ’s
What other resources does Lumos offer for SAT practice?
Apart from the Lumos SAT Program, students can also access The Scholarly Unicron’s SAT Math Guide by Dr. Steve Warner on the website
