Questions Commonly Asked about the New SAT I Q: WHO ADMINISTERS THE NEW SAT I? A: The new SAT I is part of the entire Admissions Testing Program (ATP), which is administered by the College Entrance Examination Board in conjunction with Educational Testing Service of Princeton, New Jersey. Q: HOW IS THE NEW SAT I SCORED? A: The scoring will be as follows: Critical Reading: 200–800 Mathematics: 200–800 Writing: 200–800 (subscores essay 2–12, multiple choice 20–80) Total possible score: 600–2,400 Q: WILL THE NEW SAT I BE MORE DIFFICULT? A: No. The new SAT has been designed so that a student who could score a 500 on the math section of the old SAT I could score a 500 on the math section of the New SAT I. This is the same for the Critical Reading, formerly called Verbal Reasoning. Q: IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE NEW SAT I AND THE SAT II? A: Yes. The new SAT I assesses general critical reading, mathematical reasoning, writing, and editing abilities that you have developed over your lifetime. The SAT II measures your proficiency in specific subject areas. The SAT II tests how well you have mastered a variety of high school subjects. Q: CAN I TAKE THE NEW SAT I MORE THAN ONCE? A: Yes. On past score reports, scores up to five years old were also included on the report. It is not uncommon for students to take the test more than once. Q: WHAT MATERIALS MAY I BRING TO THE NEW SAT I? A: Bring your registration form, positive identification, a watch, three or four sharpened no. 2 pencils, a good eraser, and an approved calculator. You may not bring scratch paper or books. You may do your figuring in the margins of the test booklet or in the space provided. Q: IF NECESSARY, MAY I CANCEL MY SCORE? A: Yes. You may cancel your score on the day of the test by telling the test center supervisor, or you may write, fax, or e-mail a cancellation to College Board ATP. See specific instructions for canceling your score in the Student Bulletin.Your score report will record your cancellation, along with any completed test scores. Q: SHOULD I GUESS ON THE NEW SAT I? A: If you can eliminate one or more of the multiple-choice answers to a question, it is to your advantage to guess. Eliminating one or more answers increases your chance of choosing the right answer. To discourage wild guessing, a fraction of a point is subtracted for every wrong answer, but no points are subtracted if you leave the answer blank. On the grid-in questions, there is no penalty for filling in a wrong answer. Q: HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR THE NEW TEST? A: Understanding and practicing test-taking strategies helps a great deal, especially on the critical reading sections. Subject-matter review is particularly useful for the math section, and a review of basic grammar and usage will be helpful on the writing sections. Reviewing the writing process and practicing timed essay writing will also be helpful. The College Board offers additional practice online. Q: HOW OFTEN ARE THE TESTS ADMINISTERED? A: The new SAT I is usually scheduled to be administered nationwide 4 times during the school year, in October, December, May, and June. Q: WHERE IS THE SAT I ADMINISTERED? A: Your local college testing or placement office will have information about local administrations; ask for the StudentBulletin. The SAT I is administered at Tens of schools in and out of Egypt. Q: HOW AND WHEN SHOULD I REGISTER? A: A registration packet, complete with return envelope, is attached to the Student Bulletin. Mailing in these forms, plus the appropriate fees, completes the registration process. You can also register online at collegeboard.org. You should register about six weeks prior to the exam date. Q: IS WALK-IN REGISTRATION PROVIDED? A: Yes, on a limited basis. If you are unable to meet regular registration deadlines, you may attempt to register on the day of the test. (An additional fee is required.) You will be admitted only if space remains after preregistered students have been seated. By Dr. Ahmed Ali Ezzat SAT Math Instructor 01001600522
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