SATs
Britishacronym
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standard assessment tasks
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standard assessment tests
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standard attainment tests
Example Sentences
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She has raised her concerns about this with her local MP, former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, because Ava is due to sit her SATs in a few weeks.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Like many colleges, Virginia Tech has seen a huge increase in applications since making SATs optional.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026
In high school, I received mostly B’s and C’s, and I didn’t study for the SATs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025
Test prep for the SATs is just one example of what researchers call “shadow education.”
From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2023
My high school grades were sour, my SATs low, but my musical and writing abilities were strong and I had good recommendations.
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
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