What are the two main scored sections of the SAT?
AnswerReading and Writing, and Math
The SAT scores Evidence-based Reading and Writing plus Math.
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SAT facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about the SAT college admissions test, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which organization owns and develops the SAT?
AnswerCollege Board
The College Board is a nonprofit that runs the SAT.
Going deeper
In which year's redesign did the SAT drop its penalty for wrong answers?
Answer2016
Since 2016, wrong answers no longer subtract points.
What is the ACT?
AnswerAnother US college admissions test
Many colleges accept either the SAT or the ACT.
Which scholarship program uses the PSAT/NMSQT for entry?
AnswerNational Merit Scholarship Program
NMSQT stands for National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
Expert level
Which psychologist developed the original SAT?
AnswerCarl Brigham
Brigham developed the test for the College Board in the 1920s.
In what year did the College Board announce it would discontinue the optional SAT essay?
Answer2021
The essay was phased out after a 2021 announcement.
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