The SAT Reasoning Test is a standardized test which is required for college admission by many colleges and universities in the United States. The current SAT includes three sections, each of which can earn a maximum score of 800 and a minimum score of 200. For the test-taker's final score, the College Board adds the three scores together; typically, a percentile is included with the score, calculated on the basis of scores from students who took comparable tests. Traditionally, top-flight universities such as the Ivy Leagues have demanded very high SAT scores from their applicants.
The first section of the SAT is mathematics, which is divided into three sections. Most of the questions have multiple choice answers, although several questions require test-takers to fill in their numerical answers on an optical answer sheet. The next section is critical reading, which requires test-takers to read short passages and fill out the correct responses to multiple choice questions. Students must also be able to fill in the blanks in sentences using a list of word choices, demonstrating vocabulary skills. Finally, the writing section of the SAT requires students to write a brief essay, and to respond to questions which test the writing and editing skills of the test-taker.
The Test Of English as a Foreign Language or TOEFL, evaluates the ability of an individual to use and understand English in an academic setting.
The four-hour test consists of four sections, each measuring one of the basic language skills (while some tasks require integrating multiple skills) and all tasks focus on language used in an academic, higher-education environment. Note-taking is allowed during the iBT. The test cannot be taken more than once a week.
Task | Description | Approx. time |
Reading | 3–4 passages, each containing 12–14 g | 60–80 minutes |
Listening | 6–9 passages, each containing 5–6 questions | 60–90 minutes |
Break | 10 minutes | |
Speaking | 6 tasks and 6 questions | 20 minutes |
Writing | 2 tasks and 2 questions | 50 minutes |
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Indian students are always enterprising. With their keenness to explore new frontiers, they have embraced ‘Overseas Education’ strongly. Especially in the past decade, the number of Indian students going abroad to study has increased tremendously. It will be exciting to note that India has sent the largest number of students to the USA, even during 2007-08, which makes this seventh year in a row. We have been sending the largest number of students from 2001-02 onwards. 94,563 students from India went to the USA during 2007-08
To UK, India has sent 23,835 students in 2007-08, which is only second to China. For Australia, 63,604 Indian students went during 2007, which again is next only to China. In other words, India is in the top two positions in sending its students to top destinations the world over.
What do they get out of an opportunity like this? Well there are, actually, many advantages that the Indian youth perceive in a foreign school experience.
There could be hundreds of reasons why a student would want to Study Abroad and we have listed some of the most important ones here
We give special attention to your application, highlighting the areas essential for a well-presented, error free application. We assist with References and the 'all-important' Statement of Purpose.
We assess your English and our follows up with the chosen Universities and ensures Positive and Quick Response including for the UCAS process. We have exhaustive information prospectus, brochures, CD's & application forms, etc.
We help you in entire Visa process like, filling up applications, preparing financial statements, and also guidance and training for mock interviews and much more.We provide assistance to help you zero in on those Universities that would best suit your Personal, Academic and Financial Profile/parameters. With the wealth of knowledge & experience our counsellors have we save you time & money map you to the right university for you after carefully reviewing your profile.
Scholarships & Financial aid fee waivers are awarded to international students on the basis of academic merit and the need of it.
All awards will be at the discretion of the Scholarship Commitee of that institution. Candidate with strong academics, good performance on standardized exams & extra curricular achievements would be elgible for scholarship awards & financial assistance.
Prior to landing in the new country of your choice appropriate input is provided to help you migrate, travel & settle abroad.