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Official SAT Paper-2012
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About SAT
SAT Admission test for USA Details & exam procedure

SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is a globally recognized college admission test for USA. Most U.S. Universities ask for the SAT for admissions to their undergraduate programs.

About SAT

The SAT is split into SAT I: Reasoning Test and SAT II: Subject Tests. In general, universities only require SAT I, but the premier schools often require two or more SAT II Subject Tests.

SAT I

SAT I is a three-hour test that measures verbal and mathematical reasoning skills that students have developed over time, alongside other traits they need to be successful at university. Good SAT scores can help you gain admission to premier schools and earn merit-based financial assistance.

SAT I comprise Verbal, Math and Writing components, each worth one-third of the final score. There are three Verbal sections, three Math sections and two Writing sections.

SAT II

In general, universities only require SAT I, but the most exclusive schools often require two or three SAT II Subject Tests. Students typically choose which tests to take depending upon college entrance requirements for the schools to which they are planning to apply. Prior to the first administration of the new SAT (which includes the writing section) in March 2005, some highly selective colleges required applicants to take three SAT Subject tests, including the writing test and two other tests of the applicant's choosing, in addition to the SAT. However, with writing now a standard component of the SAT I, most selective colleges recommend applicants to submit scores for any two SAT Subject tests. Engineering schools typically require Chemistry or Physics and prefer Math Level 2. A handful of the most competitive schools, such as Harvard University, still require three Subject tests in addition to the three sections of the SAT. It is important to consult the school's website to find out more information about Subject test requirements.

7 Times a Year

SAT is held seven times a year in the USA, Puerto Rico, and the US Territories, and six times a year in India.

Scoring

The total marks are 2400 (Math 800, Critical Reading 800 and Writing 800). Anything above 2000 is considered good.

Registration & Exam Fee

You can apply online at www.collegeboard.com or by through mail The exam fee for SAT is US $45 but in India total cost US $94 (Test & registration fee $45+International Processing Fee $26+$23 Additional fee for testing in India and Pakistan).

Validity of Scores:The SAT scores are valid for five years. While most universities/colleges accept scores up to five years old, but it is always better if scores are not older than 2 years.

Examination Section Break-Up

Writing Section
Time	Content	Item Types	Score
60 Min	Grammar, usage, and word choice	Multiple choice questions (35 min.) and student-written essay (25 min)	200-800

Critical Reading Section
Time	Content	Item Types	Score
70 Min (two 25-min sections and one 20-min section)	Critical reading and sentence level reading	Reading comprehension sentence completions, and paragraph-length critical reading	200-800

Mathematics Section
Time	Content	Item Types	Score
70 Min (two 25-min sections and one 20-min section)	Number and operations : algebra and functions ; geometry ; statistics, probability, and data analysis	Five-choice multiple choice questons and student produced responses	200-800

Why SAT ?

SAT is the most widely used college admission test for gaining admission in undergraduate courses in USA.

Study in USA

Majority of colleges and universities in the United States still require applicants to submit their SAT scores as part of their college applications. College admission departments look at these scores as a predictor of how well a student will handle the academic challenges of their college.

Recognized

SAT is conducted by The College Board, a non-profit organization and is developed, published, and scored by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). It's taken by more than two million students every year and is accepted by virtually all colleges and universities.

Self Evaluation

The SAT Reasoning Test not only evaluates a student's ability in a dealing with fundamental language and verbal & mathematical reasoning situations from the scoring perspective but also enlightens him/her about his/her academic strengths and weaknesses.

SAT-ll Chemistry 

Getting Ready for the Test

Anticipated Skills

SKILLS	Approximate % of Test
Fundamental concepts and knowledge	20%
Application of knowledge	45%
Synthesis of knowledge	35%

• Understanding of the major concepts of chemistry and the ability to apply principles to solve specific problems
• Ability to organize and interpret results from observation and experimentation, and to draw conclusions or make inferences from experimental data, including data presented in graphic or tabular form or both
• Laboratory experience and familiarity with the metric system of units
• Ability to handle simple algebraic relationships and apply these to solving word problems
• Familiarity with the concepts of ratio and direct and inverse proportions, exponents and scientific notations

Recommended Preparation

• One-year introductory college-preparatory course in chemistry
• One-year course in algebra
• Experience in the laboratory

Topics on the Test

CONTENT	Approximate % of Test
Structure of matter Atomic Structure, including experimental evidence of atomic structure, quantum numbers and energy levels (orbitals), electron configurations, periodic trends Molecular Structure, including Lewis structures, three-dimensional molecular shapes, polarity Bonding, including ionic, covalent, and metallic bonds, relationships of bonding to properties and structures; intermolecular forces such as hydrogen bonding, dipole-dipole forces, dispersion (London) forces	25%
States of matter Gases, including the kinetic molecular theory, gas law relationships, molar volumes, density, and stoichiometry Liquids and Solids, including intermolecular forces in liquids and solids, types of solids, phase changes, and phase diagrams Solutions, including molarity and percent by mass concentrations, solution preparation and stoichiometry, factors affecting solubility of solids, liquids, and gases, qualitative aspects of colligative properties	16%
Reaction types Acids and Bases, including Brønsted-Lowry theory, strong and weak acids and bases, pH, titrations, indicators Oxidation-Reduction, including recognition of oxidation-reduction reactions, combustion, oxidation numbers, use of activity series Precipitation, including basic solubility rules	14%
Stoichiometry Mole Concept, including molar mass, Avogadro’s number, empirical and molecular formulas Chemical Equations, including the balancing of equations, stoichiometric calculations, percent yield, and limiting reactants	14%
Equilibrium and reaction rates Equilibrium Systems, including factors affecting position of equilibrium (LeChâtelier's principle) in gaseous and aqueous systems, equilibrium constants, and equilibrium expressions Rates of Reactions, including factors affecting reaction rates, potential energy diagrams, activation energies	5%
Thermochemistry Including conservation of energy, calorimetry and specific heats, enthalpy (heat) changes associated with phase changes and chemical reactions, heating and cooling curves, entropy	6%
Descriptive chemistry Including common elements, nomenclature of ions and compounds, periodic trends in chemical and physical properties of the elements, reactivity of elements and prediction of products of chemical reactions, examples of simple organic compounds and compounds of environmental concern	12%
Laboratory Including knowledge of laboratory equipment, measurements, procedures, observations, safety, calculations, data analysis, interpretation of graphical data, drawing conclusions from observations and data	8%

Additional Things to Know

Answering Relationship Analysis Questions

On the actual Chemistry test, relationship analysis questions must be answered on the special section (labeled “Chemistry”) at the lower left-hand corner of your answer sheet. These questions will be numbered beginning with 101.