SAT Pattern

SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)

College admissions

Quick facts

Conducted by
College Board
Country / Region
United States
Test fee
USD 60 (US) / USD 120 (international)
Frequency
7 test dates per year globally
Results
Released 2–4 weeks after test
Accepted by

Most US and many international universities

Scoring

Each section 200–800, total 400–1600. Most competitive colleges want 1400+.

Purpose

College admissions

Pattern

Section breakdown

Each section follows the official SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) format exactly.

01

Reading & Writing

Passages with craft & structure, information & ideas, standard English conventions, expression of ideas.

Duration
64 min (2 modules)
Questions
54
02

Math

Algebra, advanced math, problem-solving & data analysis, geometry & trigonometry. Calculator allowed for some.

Duration
70 min (2 modules)
Questions
44
Why practise on PassPilot

Real SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) pattern.

Every SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) paper on PassPilot follows the official structure — sections, time, item types, and scoring all match. We randomise questions on every retake so you can never memorise the bank.

  • ✓ Real exam timer — auto-submits on timeout
  • ✓ Randomised questions on every retake
  • ✓ Instant scoring and feedback
  • ✓ Section-wise performance breakdown

Sample score report

Illustrative PassPilot practice score in the official SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) reporting format.

R&W 730 /800
Math 750 /800
Overall 1480 /1600

R&W 200–800 + Math 200–800. Total 400–1600.

Source: collegeboard.org/sat  ·  Verified 2026-08-15  ·  Re-verified quarterly

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