The SAT or Scholastic Aptitude Test, is a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States. SAT measures literacy and writing skills that are needed for academic success in college. It assesses how well the test takers analyse and solve problems—skills they learned in school that they will need in college. However, the test is administered under a tight time limit (speeded) to help produce a range of scores. SAT scores are valid for 5 years. The SAT is administered seven times a year in the United States and six times per year internationally.