The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a 3-1/2 hour standardized multiple choice exam designed to be selection criteria for admission officers in MBA (Masters in Business Administration) programs. It is designed to provide a score, which will allow colleges to compare applicants with different educational backgrounds. The test may be referred to as the "GMAT CAT"; the acronym CAT stands for "Computer Adaptive Test." The GMAT is administered only by computer now.

The SAT is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors. It tells students how well they use the skills and knowledge they have attained in and outside of the classroom—including how they think, solve problems, and communicate. The SAT is an important resource for colleges. It's also one of the best predictors of how well students will do in college.

Each section of the SAT is scored on a scale of 200-800, with two writing sub - scores for multiple-choice questions and the essay. It is administered seven times a year in the U.S. and U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico, and six times a year overseas. Students with verifiable disabilities, including physical and learning disabilities, are eligible to take the SAT with accommodations. The standard time increase for students requiring additional time due to learning disabilities is 50%.

The College Board's SAT Program consists of the SAT Reasoning Test (SAT) and SAT Subject Tests The SAT is three hours and 45 minutes long and measures skills in three areas: critical reading, math, and writing. Although most questions are multiple choice, students are also required to write a 25-minute essay.

The SAT Subject Tests are one-hour, mostly multiple-choice tests in specific subjects. These tests measure knowledge of particular subjects and the ability to apply that knowledge. Many colleges require or recommend one or more of these tests for admission or placement purposes. Nearly every college in America accepts the SAT or SAT Subject Tests as a part of its admissions process. That's why more than two million students take the SAT every year.

SAT Subject Tests

Standby Testing

If you miss the late SAT registration deadline, there's still a chance you can take the SAT or SAT Subject Tests as a standby. Test centers accept standbys on a first-come, first-served basis only if they have enough space, testing materials, and staff—so there is no guarantee that you'll be admitted to the test. Standby testing is not available for Language Tests with Listening, center-based SSD testing that requires special formats, school-based SSD testing, or in certain countries.

SAT Test Dates & SAT Fees

2009-10 Test Dates and Registration Deadlines

Important Information About International Registration