What is the difference between SAT and IGCSE?

Answer 1

Both the SAT and the GRE are aptitude tests that measure skills in reading, writing and math. The primary difference in the two tests are that the SAT is for applying to undergraduate school and the GRE is for applying for graduate school.

Answer 2

The SAT Reasoning Test is the one most students take to get into college, composed of three different sections: Reading, Mathematics, and Writing. The test takes 3 hours and 45 minutes.

The SAT Subject Tests are a variety of tests only taken by students going into very selective colleges. The tests are one hour each and focus on one specific subject such as French, Chemistry, or advanced Mathematics (Math actually has two subject tests, I & II, I for before Trigonometry, II for after Trigonometry).

Answer 3

While both are made by the ETS for college admissions, the SAT is a standardized test that tests test-taking ability and readiness for college. The SAT II (also known as subject tests) is a shorter, more specific set of tests that test students on certain subjects such as chemistry and world history. Almost every college in the U.S. will accept SAT scores and SAT II scores, but some colleges recommend SAT II subject tests more than others.

Answer 4

The test is required for admission to undergraduate programs of most US universities. Many universities also require you to take SAT-II tests.

SAT-I : Reasoning Test

The SAT-I is a three hour, primarily multiple-choice test that measures verbal and mathematical reasoning abilities that develop over time. Most colleges require SAT-I scores for admission.

SAT-II : Subject Tests

The SAT-II subject tests are one hour, primarily multiple-choice tests that measure your knowledge of particular subjects and your ability to apply that knowledge. Many universities may require you to take this along with SAT-I.

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Answer 5

GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education. An exam(s) sat and studied for between the ages of 15-16. Usually in Years 10 and 11 in the English system. These enable you to go onto further study such as A-levels that will allow for University entrance.

IGCSE - Same as above but it's an international exam. It's done in a lot of countries but typically International Schools.

SAT- Depends on whether you mean the US SAT or the UK SAT. The UK SAT is not a qualification but rather a means of assessing school children's attainment and progression through school years. The SAT in the US is a standardised test that assesses whether a student is actually capable/ready for college (University). It's a reasoning, aptitude, math and writing test. I believe you do need more than a SAT alone to get into a US college but it is a major part.

Answer 6

The PSAT is the practice version of the college entrance exam the SAT. SAT scores are required for entrance to college whereas the PSAT is not.

Answer 7

The PSAT has 5 sections( 2 math, 2 reading, 1 writing) , no essay

The SAT has 10 sections (3 math, 3 reading, 2 writing, an essay, and an "experimental section")