For much of its history, it was called the Scholastic Aptitude Test and had two components, Verbal and Mathematical, each of which was scored on a range from 200 to 800. Since its debut in 1926, its name and scoring have changed several times. The SAT ( / ˌ ɛ s ˌ eɪ ˈ t iː/ ess-ay- TEE) is a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States. Most universities and colleges offering undergraduate programs in the U.S. Over 1.9 million high school graduates in the class of 2023
Test scored on scale of 200–800, (in 10-point increments), on each of two sections (total 400–1600).Įssay scored on scale of 2–8, in 1-point increments, on each of three criteria.
College Board, Educational Testing ServiceĪdmission to undergraduate programs of universities or colleges
