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SAT Preparation

What is the SAT Test?

The SAT measures general scholastic aptitude in three areas: critical reading, quantitative reasoning, and writing.

The critical reading section (formerly known as the verbal section) has two question types: sentence completion and reading comprehension. The Quantitative section covers four main topic areas: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and mathematical logic. The writing section of the SAT consists of two parts: a student-written essay section, and multiple choice questions that will measure your ability to identify grammatical errors and improve sentences or paragraphs.

Who needs to take the SAT test?

Most 4-year and research institutions require prospective students to take either the ACT or SAT for admission. To determine the requirements for your school of choice you can check out our GA Colleges section or contact the admissions office at the school you wish to attend.

How do I sign up to take the SAT test?

For the most up to date information on the actual SAT test, including registration information and exam dates, visit the CollegeBoard.com website.

How can I prepare for taking the SAT test?

GAcollege411 is pleased to provide two comprehensive resources for Georgia High School students to help them prepare for the SAT.

SAT Companion
The GAcollege411 SAT Companion features easy-to-use tutorials, interactive practice sessions, techniques and strategies, and more, to strengthen your academic skills in preparation for the SAT. The test-prep courses automatically adapt to your skill level, give immediate feedback to answers, and offer helpful hints, tips, and explanations for the types of questions and subjects found on the exam. The SAT Companion provides overview information about the different sections of the SAT test along with a list of frequently asked questions about the SAT test.

Official SAT Online Course
The Governor's Office and the Georgia Department of Education are providing public high school students enrolled in grades 9 through 12 free access to the Official SAT Online Course administered by the College Board. This course offers interactive instruction organized into 18 lessons, 6 official practice tests and hundreds of practice questions with answers and explanations, automated essay scoring and personalized score reports. Any student enrolled in a public high school in grades 9-12 will have access to this service. To gain access, you will need to obtain the high school code from the contact person at your high school. Once you have your school code, you can set up your user name and password. Once you have your username and password, you can click here to get started.


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