SAT(Scholastic Assessment Test) and TOEFL
SAT(Scholastic Assessment Test)is a college entrance examination administered several times a year by the non-profit making College Board. The SAT is the United States’ most widely used college admissions test. The SAT is a standard used by the majority of colleges and universities in the United Sates, among others, to determine acceptance into undergraduate schools and for scholarships.
The SAT Test is divided two parts: SAT I (English/Math/Reasoning) and SAT II (Subject Tests).
SAT I
"SAT I is a timed test of approximately 3hours and 45minutes, divided into three sections: the Math section, the Critical Reading section, and the Writing section, which includes a written essay. Each section is graded on a scale of 200-800.On the test itself, there are ten sets of questions: three in each section. Each section has a different time limit; each question has five answers. One of the Writing section sets is the tests, which is also always Section 1. One of the section is known as an equating section and does not count in anyway towards the score; it is used to test new questions and compare the difficulty of different exams."
SAT I Scores
"Students receive three scores—one for the critical reading section, one for the mathematics section and one for the writing section. Each section score is reported on a 200–800 scale, where 200 is the lowest score and 800 is the highest. A student’s scaled score is computed by first establishing a raw score as follows:
■ For each correct answer, the student earns one point.
■ For a wrong answer to a multiple-choice question, the student
loses one-quarter point.
■ No points are deducted for unanswered questions or for wrong
answers to math student-produced response questions."
SAT II
"SAT Subject Tests are designed to measure students’ knowledge and skills in particular subject areas, as well as their ability to apply that knowledge. Students take the SAT Subject Tests to demonstrate to colleges their mastery of specific subjects: English, history, mathematics, science, and foreign languages. The tests are independent of any particular textbook or method of instruction, and the content of the tests is constantly evolving to reflect current trends in high school curricula. Despite changes in content, the format of the questions changes little from year to year."
"Many colleges use the SAT Subject Tests to make admissions decisions, for course placement, and to advise students about course selection. Some colleges specify the SAT Subject Tests they require for admission or placement; others allow applicants to choose which tests to take. The SAT Subject Tests give students an additional opportunity to distinguish themselves and showcase their skills in a particular subject area."
SAT II Scores
"Scores for all SAT Subject Tests are reported on a 200–800 scale, where 200 is the lowest score and 800 is the highest. A student’s scaled score is computed by first establishing a raw score as follows:
■ For each correct answer, the student earns one point.
■ For a wrong answer to a question with five answer choices, the
student loses one-quarter (1/4.) point.
■ For a wrong answer to a question with four answer choices,
the student loses one-third (1/3) point.
■ For a wrong answer to a question with three answer choices,
the student loses one-half (1/2.) point.
■ No points are deducted for unanswered questions."
The raw score is converted to a score on a 200–800 scale. This is the score that appears on the score report.
TOEFL
"The Test of English as a Foreign Language, or TOEFL is a registered trademark of the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and is administered worldwide. It evaluates the ability of an individual to use and understand English in an academic setting. It sometimes is an admission requirement for non-native English speakers at many English-speaking colleges and universities in United States and Canada. A TOEFL score is valid for two years and then will no longer be officially reported since a candidate’s language proficiency could have significantly changed since the date of the test. Colleges and universities usually mainly refer to a recent TOEFL test score."
"TOEFL IBT, full score is 120 points, including speaking, listening, reading and writing in four-parts. Each part is 30 points. It takes 4 hours and 30 minutes. Meanwhile, some U.S. schools give the new TOEFL IBT score requirements, most schools require a score between 80 and 95 points."
Why take the TOEFL test?
1. Wide international recognition
"TOEFL gives plenty of choice concerning placement for study. The test is accepted and relied on by most of the universities in the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and by thousands of universities all over around the world. The scores determine students’ admissions, scholarships, graduation etc. Consequently, the better the scores are, the more opportunities are open."
2. Accuracy、Reliability、Sincerity
The TOEFL test assessment by the world’s leading research and education authorities ETS, relies on the scientific research strength and strong ETS senior professional background. The advanced design of TOEFL is dedicated to providing scientific and effective tests to evaluate students’ most English level true