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A: While SAT I is not absolutely required, applicants are strongly encouraged to take and submit their SAT I scores and to use these scores as an added advantage, for e.g.
i) when applying for direct entry into the double degree programme and scholarships;
ii) strengthen his/her academic position;
iii) tie-breaker for those with similar academic grades.
There are specific SAT I requirements for law applicants. Please click here for more details. |
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A: The SAT I serves as an independent and equitable benchmark to assess an applicant's scholastic capability on top of what is assessed by A-Levels grades. It is an added dimension to assess an applicant's reasoning skills.
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A: You are strongly encouraged to take the SAT I. The SAT I is an integral part of our holistic selection process. It has served us and the students well and help them gain admission.
There are merits in taking the SAT I and using the scores to apply for admission:
Double Your Chances: While "A" level grades are important, our experience with SAT is that it has served the students very well and is a value-added contributor to strengthen his scholastic dimension: one, it helps those who are applying for SMU scholarships and entry into the double degree programme; secondly, it helps those who may not have scored high A level grades but have done well in their SAT I. That is, you get two bites of the 'academic' cherry. It is therefore, an advantage for a student to have SAT I.
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A: SAT I is compulsory for those applying with international qualifications. SAT I is an international benchmark that compares students on a common and equitable basis.
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A: SMU's selection process is holistic. SMU will be fair and objective in assessing all applicants even for those without SAT I. However, an applicant with good SAT I scores provides us with a better understanding of his scholastic capability. It is an advantage that we encourage students to use. |
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A: A good SAT I score will strengthen the scholastic dimension of the applicant. It will be an advantage when compared with applicants who submit only their academic grades. |
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| A: There is no cut-off score for SAT I, as the number and quality of applicants differ from year to year. As admission to SMU is highly competitive, applicants are encouraged to aim for a high SAT I score to strengthen their chances of admission. |
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| A: SAT I is required for transfer students who have high school qualifications from outside Singapore. |
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| A: The new SAT I will have three components: Critical reading (previously known as verbal); Mathematics and Writing. Each component will have a maximum score of 800. |
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| A: For the purpose of admission, all SAT I scores are valid for 5 years. You can use the old scores to apply for admission as long as they are valid for 5 years. |
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| A: The new SAT will be different, not necessarily harder. The new SAT I will continue to measure reasoning skills and problem-solving ability. With the addition of the writing section, students will have the opportunity to show how they have learned to organise and express their thoughts. |
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| A: For more information, please visit the websites at US College Board or the RELC. |
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| A: In Singapore, SAT I are conducted 6 times a year: in Jan, May, Jun, Oct, Nov and Dec. |
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| A: Registration can be made either online via the US College Board or personally at RELC (Tel: 6734-9868). |
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| A: There are many test centres in countries around the world. You may choose to take SAT I in any of the test centres. Please click here for the list of test centres in Singapore .
In your registration for SAT I, you can indicate your preferred choice of test centre, but final allocation of your test centre will be decided by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), which manages the SAT program. |
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A: The total fee payable for SAT I is US$63.50 which can be payable by credit card (for online and fax registration only) or in the form of a US $ bank draft to SAT program (for mail registration).
If you are submitting your registration to RELC, payment can be made in Singapore dollars (S$116.70), by cash, cheque or NETS. Cheque payment should be payable to RELC Examinations Bureau.
Fees stated are subject to changes, please check with Collegeboard or RELC directly for updates. |
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| A: Score reports are normally sent out about 6-8 weeks after the test date to candidates via mail. Candidates can view their scores via the College Board website 3-4 weeks after the test date |
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A: The ACT Assessment, or "A-C-T" as it is commonly called, is a national college admission examination that is commonly used as a criteria for admission in US universities. It consists of 4 components:
- English
- Reading
- Science
- Mathematics
The ACT consists of 215 multiple-choice questions and takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete with breaks. Actual testing time is 2 hours and 55 minutes. |
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| A: Students must register directly with the supervisor of the test center where they wish to test, not with ACT and not via the Web. The deadline for contacting the test center is the Friday two weeks before the scheduled test date. ACT's packet of materials for testing outside the United States includes a full listing of test centers, including telephone and fax numbers. Please click here for more details on testing outside US.
The basic registration fee is US$42.00 (outside the U.S. ), which includes score reports for up to four college choices for which a valid code is listed at time of registration. |
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| A: You may take the ACT as often as you wish. There are no limitations on how many times you can take the ACT, but you can test only once per national or state test date. |
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