The SAT is one of the 2 main college entrance exams.

• Not all schools require the SAT. Community colleges do not request SAT scores.

• A student must score at least 880 on the SAT in order to be admitted to a North Carolina public university.

The test contains the following sections:

• Reading (52 questions in 65 mins): passages include literature, historical documents, social or natural sciences.

• Writing & Language (44 Qs in 35 mins): Grammar, vocabulary, editing skills.

• Math - Calculator Inactive (20 Qs in 25 mins): Algebra I + II, geometry, some trigonometry.

• Math - Calculator Active (38 Qs in 55 mins): Algebra I + II, geometry, some trigonometry.

• Essay (50 mins): Write a persuasive essay about a passage or topic.

  • Note: not all schools require the essay. However, it is good practice to take it in case you apply to a school that does.

What does test-optional mean?

All UNC-System schools are TEST OPTIONAL for 2022, meaning they will not take into consideration ACT/SAT test scores in the admissions process.

Situations where you should still consider testing/re-testing:

• Specific scholarships may still require a test score

• Private or out-of-state colleges may still require a test score

• Your GPA is at or below the necessary 2.5 to be admitted into a UNC-System school, but your test score can help improve your application

Students must register approximately 5 weeks before the SAT session. Late registration is also available for an additional fee. Please note that if you are eligible for a fee waiver, you will not need to pay the late registration fee.

Directions

SAT Registration Instructions:

1. Go to sat.collegeboard.org

2. Click “Register now”, and log into your account.

1. If you don’t have an account, click “Sign Up”. Write down your username and password in your phone or on a piece of paper for your wallet.

2. Complete the instructions to register. Only fill out the parts with an * next to it to save time.

3. When asked if you want to register for the essay portion, check to see if any of your colleges require the essay portion of the SAT. Most schools do not require the essay.

4. If you have a fee waiver, check “yes” and enter all 12 characters into the field. Check “yes” for “I have Student Verification of Eligibility”

5. Upload a clear, front-facing photo of yourself for your ticket. Make sure it fits the requirements, ask Ms. Seltzer if you are unsure.

6. When you finish your registration, print out your ticket. Then click “Save as PDF”. If you need your college adviser or counselor to print it, click “print” then “save as PDF” and send the file to your guidance counselor or kashaseltzer@pamlicoschools.org

Learn more about the test:

• Insite the Test (College Board)

• Key Content Features (College Board)

How does the SAT compare to the ACT?

• Comparing the SAT and the ACT

FREE Study Resources:

• Download practice tests

• Khan Academy