The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is a standardized test that is used for college admissions in the United States. The SAT is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test that is administered by the College Board. The SAT is scored on a scale of 400 to 1600. The average SAT score is 1050.
The SAT is a required test for admission to many colleges and universities in the United States. If you are planning to attend college in the United States, you will likely need to take the SAT.
section of the SAT tests your ability to read and understand passages of text. It contains 52 questions that are based on passages of about 500 to 750 words in length. The passages come from a variety of sources, such as novels, short stories, essays, and news articles.
section of the SAT tests your ability to write and edit clear and effective prose. It contains 44 questions that assess your grammar, punctuation, usage, and writing skills. The questions in this section are divided into two categories:
This section of the SAT tests your ability to solve math problems. It contains 38 questions that cover a variety of topics, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis. The questions in this section are divided into two categories:
| Test Parameters | Duolingo | SAT | TOEFL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mode of examination | Computer-based | Computer-based Paper-based |
Computer-based Paper-based |
| Exam Fees (USD) | 4,092 | 15,500 | 15,262 |
| Duration (Total) | 48 hours or 2 days | 3–5 days (Computer-based) 13 days (Paper-based) |
8 days |
| Number of sections | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Sections | Reading Speaking Listening Writing |
Reading Speaking Listening Writing |
Reading Speaking Listening Writing |
| Scoring Range & Methods | Score (10–160) | Bands (0–9) | Score (0–120) |
| SAT Band (0–9) | TOEFL IBT (0–120) |
|---|---|
| 9 | 118 |
| 8.5 | 115 |
| 8 | 110 |
| 7.5 | 102 |
| 7 | 94 |
| 6.5 | 79 |
| 6 | 60 |
| 5.5 | 46 |
| 5 | 35 |
| 4.5 | 32 |
| SAT Band (0–9) | PTE (10–90) |
|---|---|
| 9 | 90 |
| 8.5 | 85 |
| 8 | 80 |
| 7.5 | 76 |
| 7 | 72 |
| 6.5 | 65 |
| 6 | 58 |
| 5.5 | 50 |
| 5 | 42 |
| 4.5 | 35 |
| SAT Band (0–9) | DET (10–160) |
|---|---|
| 9 | 160 |
| 8.5 | 155 |
| 8 | 150 |
| 7.5 | 140 |
| 7 | 130 |
| 6.5 | 120 |
| 6 | 110 |
| 5.5 | 100 |
| 5 | 90 |
| 4.5 | 80 |