SAT

SAT

What is the SAT?

The SAT is designed to measure a secondary school student's reasoning skills. It is a requirement for applicants to some, but not all, U.S. and international universities. The SAT is made up of multiple-choice questions that measure mathematical and verbal reasoning abilities.

Where and when can I take the SAT?

AMIDEAST/Iraq holds the SAT exam on a selected dates per year. The test is administered in paper-based format in Erbil and Baghdad.

SAT Test Locations/Centers:

BAGHDAD: AMIDEAST Baghdad Office/Al-Jadriyah
ERBIL: NEW: Language Center, Salahaddin University, Kirkuk Road, Across from General Directorate of Traffic Police, Erbil

2012-2013 SAT test dates:

Actual Test Dates in Baghdad and Erbil	Registration deadline via AMIDEAST/Iraq			Online Registration Deadline Via Credit Card Only
Actual Test Dates in Baghdad and Erbil	Registration deadline via AMIDEAST/Iraq in Baghdad	Registration deadline via AMIDEAST/Iraq in Basra	Registration deadline via AMIDEAST/Iraq in Erbil	Online Registration Deadline Via Credit Card Only
October 6, 2012	August 28, 2012	August 20, 2012	August 28, 2012	September 7, 2012
Nov 3, 2012	September 25, 2012	September 20, 2012	September 25, 2012	October 4, 2012
Dec 1, 2012	October 23, 2012	October 17, 2012	October 23, 2012	November 1, 2012
Jan 26 2013	December 18, 2012	December 10, 2012	December 18, 2012	December 28, 2012
May 4 2013	March 26, 2013	March 20, 2013	March 26, 2013	April 5, 2013
June 1 2013	April 23, 2013	April 23, 2013	April 23, 2013	May 2, 2013

How do I register?

ONLINE REGISTRATION: To register online, please visit www.collegeboard.com . You should have an internationally valid credit card number with a sum of US$78 and a valid mailing address as well.

LOCAL REGISTRATION VIA AMIDEAST/IRAQ:

To register locally with AMIDEAST in Iraq, please visit:

· The AMIDEAST office in Erbil. Registration is every day of the work week (Sunday-Thursday) from 8am to 4pm. The office is located in Ainkawa Neighborhood close to Ashtar TV, near Mar-Youhannah church, mobiles +9647507373200, +964 750 445 9383 or +964 770 645 2275.

· The AMIDEAST office in Baghdad. To register for a test, please contact massim@amideast.org or call +964 750 620 0215 or +964 0780 620 9267 The AMIDEAST office in Basra.

· AMIDEAST representative in Basra is at the University of Basra, Bab Al-Zubair Compound, in Institute of Live Languages every Monday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For any questions, please contact iraq@amideast.org

Students will need to review and sign the local registration student agreement, complete a paper registration form, and pay the $78 fee in cash ($50 for the SAT test fees and $28 for international processing fees). No local registration fee service is charged.

In order to facilitate communication, we require all students using the local registration service to obtain an e-mail address. AMIDEAST/Iraq staff rely primarily on e-mail for communication with students about testing issues.

How do I prepare for the SAT I?

It is important for you to be familiar with the kinds of questions asked on the SAT I. There are several ways to prepare. Visit the SAT Web site for sample questions and tips. Do the questions and sample test in the free Taking the SAT I bulletin

What do I do on the day of the test?

· Arrive at the test site 30 minutes before the assigned test time. Check-in procedures take time. If you arrive late, you may not be admitted to the test, and you will forfeit your test fees.

· Bring photo bearing identification, as described in the SAT registration bulletin

· Bring your test confirmation information

What about my scores?

My SAT Online Score Report is the best and fastest way to get your scores. It's available for free to every student who takes the SAT. Test-takers can visit www.collegeboard.com to create an account using their name as they listed on their SAT registration form, test center/date information, and a registration number. Once you have created this account, you should be able to view your score reports and other relevant information by the designated dates for each test administration.

Questions about any missing score reports (scores not received after 8 weeks or longer) should be directed to the Educational Testing Service, which issues the SAT score reports. An e-mail sent to the SAT customer service address sat@ets.org usually will receive a response in five to seven days. Score report problems are best avoided by careful preparation of the registration form: writing name and mailing address clearly and following payment procedures.

Country Director: Chris Ludlow
Erbil
Street Address: House # 11, Ashtar TV Street Near Mar Youhanna Al-Mahamdan Church Ainkawa, Erbil, Iraq English Language Programs: 0750 737 3200 Testing: 0770 645 2275 Exchange Programs: 0770 645 2275 e-mail: iraq@amideast.org	Mailing Address: Ainkawa Post Office (Across from the park) Post office Box 8/981 (AMIDEAST) Erbil, Iraq

Baghdad
Street Address: Please contact our Baghdad Office for more information at: Mobile: 0750 620 0215 e-mail: iraq@amideast.org	Mailing Address:

Iraq

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