SAT - (Scholastic Achievement Test)

The SAT measures the critical reading, mathematical reasoning, and writing skills that students have developed over time and the skills they need to be successful academically in college.  The SAT assesses how well you analyze and solve problems—skills you learned in school that you'll need in college.  The SAT is accepted without essay for admissions requirements at Texas A&M University-Commerce.  The SAT is normally administered in October, November, December, February, March, May, and June.

SAT Test Dates and Fees:

 

If you miss the regular and late registration postmark deadlines for the test date you want, you may still be able to take the test. You can try to test as a standby.  (Click on link to be taken to "standby" testing information.)  To register on-line for the SAT click here.

What to Expect on the day of the Exam:

SAT I

• Report to the foyer of the McDowell Business Administration Building between 7:30 and 7:45 am on the test date for which you are registered on your admission ticket.
• The SAT begins at 8:30 am. You will not be admitted if you are late.
• Students taking the SAT are generally finished by 1:00 pm.
• Testing time includes 1 break. 

SAT II

• Report to the foyer of the McDowell Business Administration Building between 7:30 and 7:45 am on the test date for which you are registered on your admission ticket.
• The SAT begins at 8:00 am and ends about 12:30 pm (if you take three subjects.)  You will not be admitted if you are late.
• Each Subject Test is about one hour long.
• If you are only taking one or two Subject Tests, you may leave the test center after your final test is finished.
• You may work on only one test during each testing hour.  Testing time includes a break.
• You can take up to three Subject Tests on one test date.
• You can change your mind on test day about which Subject Test you want to take. You may substitute a Subject Test (other than a listening test), or add Subject Tests (other than a listening test) on test day.
• The testing supervisor will guide you through the testing process and provide all the necessary instructions.

Bring these items to the test center:

• Your test center admission ticket.
• Acceptable identification.  (Your admission ticket alone is not acceptable identification.)  You will not be admitted to test without acceptable identification.  (Click link above for clarification.)
• Sharpened soft-lead (No. 2) pencils with good erasers.  (No mechanical pencils)
•  A permitted calculator, if you wish to use one on the Mathematics Test. Not all models are permitted. Click here for acceptable models.

Do NOT bring*

• cellular phones
• watch with audible alarm
• mechanical pencils
• pens
• textbooks
• foreign language dictionaries
• dictionaries
• notes or other aids
• scratch paper
• highlighters
• Compass, protractor, ruler, or any other aids
• pagers or beepers
• photographic devices
• CD or tape players (Note: Acceptable CD players with earphones are required for the listening tests.)
• reading material
• food, drink (including water)

*If any of the prohibited items are brought to the center they will be taken up and turned off (if necessary). The center is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Test Prep Resources:

For additional information, including study material if available, go to www.collegeboard.com