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Do you wish to study in the land of opportunities and success, known as the United Kingdom? It has more than 160 universities that welcome students globally to pursue their dream careers. However, the path to studying in the UK has many obstacles. One of them is the competitive exam known as SAT.
This blog will answer some of the frequently asked questions regarding SAT and its importance in the UK. So if you are also interested, please continue reading.
Firstly, you should know that the SAT expanded to the Scholastic Assessment Test, an American exam created with an American audience. Suppose you are a student of standard 11th or 12th who wishes to study abroad. In that case, you can write the SAT exam to prove your academic intelligence. SAT Exam Syllabus includes math and English (reading and writing) questions with the maximum marks of 2400 that you can earn in the test, which is scored on a 200 to 800 scale section-wise. If you want to be enrolled in a preferred university, you need to achieve excellent SAT points.
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Suppose you are a student of the United Kingdom (local or PR holder) or wish to pursue an education under the GCSE, O-Level, or A-Level system. In that case, you do not require to give the SAT exam. However, suppose you are an international student such as an Indian. In that case, you can take the SAT or ACT exam and send it to most British universities where they are approved. Furthermore, you need to consider that some universities do not accept SAT. However, you need to give another exam for enrollment. Some universities may also require additional test scores with SAT for registration.
Name of the University |
Minimum SAT Score |
Aberystwyth University |
1100 |
American Intercontinental University, London |
N/A |
Bangor University |
1200 |
The University of Bolton |
N/A |
Brunel University London |
600 |
Cardiff Metropolitan University |
1280 |
City University, London |
1300 |
Durham University |
1300 |
ESCP Europe Business School London |
N/A |
Goldsmiths University London |
1200 |
Hult International Business School |
1200 |
Keele University |
1200 |
Kingston University London |
1050 |
Leeds Arts University |
1100 |
Nottingham Trent University |
1090 |
The University of Salford |
1260 |
Ulster University |
1000 |
The University of Nottingham |
1350 |
Abertay University |
1100 |
Aston University |
1200 |
Bath Spa University Newton Park |
1220 |
Bournemouth University |
1200 |
Canterbury Christ Church University |
N/A |
Cardiff University |
1280 |
De Montfort University |
1000 |
Edinburgh Napier University |
1000 |
Glasgow School of Art |
N/A |
Heriot-Watt University |
1200 |
Imperial College of London |
N/A |
King’s College London |
1300 to 1410 |
Lancaster University |
1330 |
Leeds Beckett University |
1270 |
Liverpool John Moores University |
1200 |
SOAS – School of Oriental and African Studies |
N/A |
The University of Derby |
1100 |
The University of Aberdeen |
1320 |
Manchester Metropolitan University |
N/A |
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If you are a global student who wishes to study in the UK, you might require to send your SAT score to your selected university. If it is needed, you have several options for it.
Let us see it in this step-by-step guide.
Option 1: You can share the names of up to 4 colleges to send your SAT scores to before the start of the test for free. However, this option remains for only nine days from the commencement of the exam, so we would advise it only if you are confident that your SAT score would be excellent. Another drawback of this option is that you will not have a choice to send your previous test scores if you have appeared on SAT before. Even if your last score is better than the current score, you will not be able to send it. Here are some points you need to remember.
Option 2: Your second option is to request additional score reports. You must pay a prescribed fee under the regular score report. You are allowed this under the following circumstances.
Option 3: Here is how to usually send your SAT scores to the universities or colleges in the United Kingdom.
Option 4: You can also send the SAT scores by mail. Your College Board will offer an application form for additional score reports. You need to fill out the form and mail it to the College Board for extra reports.
Option 5: The College Board also gives you the option to send your SAT scores by phone call. You can use the number 866-756-7346 (toll-free) or 212-713-7789 (international) to send the additional score reports.
Please note the below additional information regarding the fees for sending your SAT scores. But, again, please note that it is a very close estimated fee amount.
You may need a minimum SAT score of 1080 to get admission to most UK universities. However, it is subject to change based on the university.
No, it is not very hard to get admission to UK universities. However, you will need a good English proficiency, subject-specific score, and an excellent academic record to get admission.
SAT is not a tough exam; you may get a good score if you plan well and start early preparation.
AECC can help you prepare for the SAT in the best way possible. We can ensure that you achieve high scores to get placed in your dream university in the UK. Contact us today for expert study abroad guidance.
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