OVERVIEW OF THE SAT The SAT is an exam which attempts to measure your potential to do college level work. Both VERBAL and MATHEMATICAL skills are tested during a three-hour exam which is usually administered between 9:00 A.M. and 12:00 Noon on specified Saturdays. :RA The exam is normally divided into six sections at the end of which you will be told to stop work. You will not be permitted to return to an earlier section after the time limit has elapsed. :RA The MATHEMATICAL sections measure problem-solving abilities involving arithmetic, algebra and geometry. The VERBAL sections measure understanding of word relationships as well as vocabulary and reading passages of varying difficulty. Both sections require an ability to reason logically, understand basic ideas and grasp essential details. :RA :ET :ET
