How do I prepare for SAT exam to clear the cut-off for the top 10 universities globally?

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a year ago

According to the College Board, the average score is 1050. Above-average SAT scores exceed 1050 and scoring 1350 or higher will put you in the top 10% of test takers and increase your competitiveness at more selective colleges.

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Aishwarya Bhatnagar | Contributor-Level 10

2 years ago

There is no set rule which applies when it comes to preparing for SAT exam based on the given cutoff by a specific university. Applicants can check their knowledge by first attempting a mock test and then begin their SAT preparation. Based on each section's performance applicants can set targets for

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