The SAT Exam consists of the Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Essay sections. Gain insights into each section and view sample SAT questions.
An Insight into the SAT Exam
What is tested on the SAT?
Reading
52 Multiple Choice Questions testing critical reading and thinking skills across four genres: history, literature, natural science and the social sciences.
Writing
44 Multiple Choice Questions testing fundamental conventions of grammar and effective use of the English language.
Math
38 Questions allowing the use of a calculator and 20 without. The main topics tested are algebra, functions, data analysis and geometry.
Essay
One prompt with a time limit of 50 minutes requiring the rhetorical analysis of a given text.