Ways to assess your strengths and weaknesses for the next SAT exam

 The SAT, which stands for 'Scholastic Assessment Test,' is an entrance exam for students seeking admission to undergraduate courses abroad, particularly in colleges and universities abroad. It is a written paper-pencil test that assesses applicants' language and mathematical reasoning skills. In addition, when you apply for admission to universities, your SAT scores are taken into account. Every year in August, September, October, November, December, March, May, and June, the SAT exam is given internationally.

WHAT IS EVALUATED ON THE SAT?

The SAT assesses your high school knowledge and skills, as well as your ability to interpret information and support your conclusions. You'll have three hours to finish the first two sections and 50 minutes to write the essay. It is divided into three sections: Math, Reading & Writing, Essay Writing.

IDENTIFYING AND WORKING ON STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

To improve yourself in a field, the best thing that can be done is to figure out strengths and weaknesses related to the field. There are several ways that strengths and weaknesses can be explored, as listed below:

  1. Take the SAT practice test: The best method to assess strengths and weaknesses is to take the SAT practice test. This also helps the tutor map pain points and work on them suitably. SAT practice resembles the actual test, making it easy for students to get the idea of the paper. Three sections are there on the paper - math, evidence-based reading and writing section. Taking the SAT test helps you get an idea of which section, or sections, are strong or weak areas for you.

  2. Setting target score goal: Prior to taking the first practice test, ensure that suitable preparation is done subject to the target score. If you haven’t reached your target score, attempt to determine the source of errors. A higher number of errors in a specific section allows you to develop strength in that area.

  3. Revising topics daily: Consider the topics that are pain points and need some attention. The topics easy to remember are topics of strength - daily revision of 2-3 hours is sufficient to analyze the topics making it difficult.

  4. Playing with mathematics: SAT math is divided into two categories - calculator and non-calculator. Solving problems in both these methods is important since it allows you to determine the category in which your strengths and weaknesses lie.

  5. Checking English: English is a broad topic that contains grammar, vocabulary, spelling and more. Keeping these aspects of the English subject in check helps students assess their weak and strong points, and prepare accordingly.

There is no penalty for incorrect or blank answers; you will earn points for each correct answer. The highest possible total score is 1600. Your Total Score is the sum of your Math, Evidence-Based Reading, and Writing scores.  The SAT Essay has its score. Two readers will read your essay and rate it on a scale of 1 to 4 in three categories: reading, analysis, and writing. If the scores of the first two readers differ by more than one point, the essay will be scored by a third reader.

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