SAT Exam Eligibility 2020

There are no distinct SAT eligibility criteria for candidates appearing for the SAT exam. The SAT exam, also known as the Scholastic Assessment Test, is mainly for undergraduate admission to colleges/universities abroad and it is one of the most recognized exams for undergraduate admissions.

The SAT exam is a mandatory exam to be taken for admission to undergraduate studies. Though the College Board also has not specified any age limit to register for SAT exam, only students who have successfully cleared their high school can apply for undergraduate studies. Most of the candidates who appear for the exam are within the age group of 17-19 years. United States of America (USA), Canada, the United Kingdom (UK), Singapore, the Netherlands, Australia, and New Zealand are some of the countries that accept the SAT scores and results.

 Also read: SAT Exam Syllabus

Key Points for SAT 2020

  • The College Board is the official conducting body of the SAT exam
  • There is an age limit to be eligible for the SAT exam
  • This exam is mainly needed for undergraduate admissions to colleges in USA, UK, Australia, and Canada.
  • This exam is mainly taken by students within the age group of 17-18.

Also read: SAT Redesign

SAT Eligibility for Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities are also eligible to appear for the SAT exam. They need to inform the College Board in advance so that they can obtain a prior approval from the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) unit for certain facilities requested. Once approved, they are eligible for both SAT General and SAT Subject Test and this approval is valid for all the SAT attempts.

Facilities provided for Disabled Students include:

  • Extra time for completion of the SAT exam
  • Braille and large-print exams for visually impaired candidates
  • Provision of a computer for essays
  • Extra breaks in between the exam

Types of SAT

The SAT exam is of two types

  • SAT Reasoning Test
  • SAT Subject Test

SAT Reasoning Test

The SAT Reasoning Test tests the understanding of high school level reading, writing, and mathematics skills. The entire SAT is held for a duration of 3hrs and 50mins and there are no specific eligibility criteria to appear for the exam. Most students start their preparations in, Class 11 and appear for the exam in Class 12. This exam mainly evaluates the skills taught in high school as these are handy even later in life.

SAT Subject Test

The SAT Subject Test assesses the candidate’s knowledge concerning specific subjects. This exam is for one hour and has questions based on the subject chosen. The SAT Subject Test is conducted for English, History, Mathematics, Science, and Foreign Languages. Not all foreign colleges/ universities need the SAT Subject Test scores and hence, students should check with their education institutions before appearing for the exam.

The SAT Reasoning Test or SAT Subject test should be opted for based on the college/course requirement. The SAT exam is held multiple times all through the year and registrations should be done at the earliest to avoid any last-minute delays. Also, choose a test date and test centre that is the most convenient.

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