The Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) is a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States. The test is designed to assess a student's readiness for college and is intended to provide colleges with a common data point that can be used to compare the academic abilities of applicants.
Here's an overview of the SAT:

SAT Sections:

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW)

Reading: Tests the ability to read and understand passages from various subjects and answer questions based on them .
Writing and Language:Assesses grammar, usage, and rhetorical skills through multiple-choice questions.
Mathematics
Heart of Algebra: Focuses on linear equations and systems.
Problem Solving and Data Analysis: Emphasizes quantitative reasoning and interpretation of data.
Passport to Advanced Math: Assesses more complex equations and functions.
Essay (Optional):While the SAT essay is optional, some colleges may require or recommend it.
The essay prompt presents a passage and asks the test-taker to analyze the author's argument.
Quantitative Section: Assesses mathematical skills and the ability to reason quantitatively.
Includes problem-solving and data sufficiency questions.
VSAT Scoring:The EBRW and Math sections are scored on a scale of 200 to 800 each, resulting in a total score range of 400 to 1600.
The SAT Essay is scored separately, with scores ranging from 6 to 24 across three dimensions (Reading, Analysis, and Writing).
Test Format: The SAT is a paper-and-pencil test, although there is also an option for taking the test on a computer in some locations.
The test is typically administered on specified dates at designated testing centers.
Validity: SAT scores are generally valid for five years.
Accepted by Colleges:The SAT is accepted by many colleges and universities in the United States.
However, an increasing number of schools have adopted test-optional or test-flexible policies, allowing applicants to choose whether to submit SAT scores.