The SAT is an entrance exam utilized by the majority of American colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The American College Board established and administers the SAT, a multiple-choice test. The goal of the SAT is to assess a high school students preparation for college and to give universities with a single point of comparison for all candidates. College admissions officers will look at your standardized test scores, high school GPA, coursework you took in high school, letters of recommendation from teachers or mentors, extracurricular activities, admissions interviews, and personal essays. The importance of SAT scores in the college admission process varies per school.
