What is the difference between Digital SAT (SAT) & GRE?

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The SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) and GRE (Graduate Record Examination) are standardized tests, but they serve different purposes:

  1. Purpose:

    • GRE: Primarily used for graduate school admissions, assessing skills relevant to advanced study.
    • SAT: Commonly taken by high school students applying for undergraduate programs, assessing readiness for college.

  2. Content:

    • GRE: Focuses on verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing.
    • SAT: Covers evidence-based reading and writing, math, and an optional essay.

  3. Scoring:

    • GRE: Scored on a scale of 130-170 for verbal and quantitative sections, and 0-6 for analytical writing.
    • SAT: Total score ranges from 400 to 1600 (200-800 for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, 200-800 for Math).

  4. Sections:

    • GRE: Consists of verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing sections.
    • SAT: Comprises evidence-based reading and writing, math, and an optional essay.

  5. Test-Taker Level:

    • GRE: Typically taken by individuals applying for graduate and business school programs.
    • SAT: Generally taken by high school students applying for undergraduate programs.

  6. Acceptance by Institutions:

    • GRE: Widely accepted by graduate and business schools globally.
    • SAT: Used by many colleges and universities for undergraduate admissions in the United States.

  7. Time and Format:

    • GRE: Longer test duration, computer-based, adaptive format for verbal and quantitative sections.
    • SAT: Shorter test duration, paper or computer-based, with fixed sections.

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