About the SAT

Compass recommends that students take the SAT in the spring of junior year or the fall of senior year. Please call us to discuss the ideal testing and test preparation schedule for you.

2009 SAT Test Dates
and Registration Deadlines
Test Date Registration Late Registration
October 10 September 9 September 23
November 7 October 1 October 15
December 5 October 30 November 12


2010 SAT Test Dates
and Registration Deadlines
Test Date Registration Late Registration
January 23 December 15, 2009 December 30, 2009
March 13 February 4 February 18
May 1 March 25 April 8
June 5 April 29 May 13
October 9 Not yet announced Not yet announced
November 6 Not yet announced Not yet announced
December 4 Not yet announced Not yet announced


2011 SAT Test Dates
and Registration Deadlines
Test Date Registration Late Registration
January 22 Not yet announced Not yet announced
March 12 Not yet announced Not yet announced
May 7 Not yet announced Not yet announced
June 4 Not yet announced Not yet announced


SAT Reasoning Test
Test Overview
10 sections, 3 hours 45 minutes
Combined Score: 600-2400
Critical Reading (200-800 score)
3 sections, 70 minutes
19 Sentence Completions
48 Reading Comprehension
Math (200-800 score)
3 sections, 70 minutes
10 Grid-Ins
44 Multiple Choice
Writing (200-800 score)
3 sections, 60 minutes
1 Essay
25 Sentence Improvements
18 Error Recognitions
6 Paragraph Improvements
Experimental
1 section, 25 minutes

"Compass gave my ACT and SAT II scores the boost that other tutors couldn't accomplish. My instructor believed in me and showed me how to break down the test so that I knew exactly what to expect. I raised my Math Level 1 score alone by 160 points. I'd recommend Compass to anyone looking for the best in test preparation."

Corinne P.