For the first time, J&K is being awarded a Scholastic Aptitude Test Centre in DPS Srinagar, marking a victory. J&K is also a part of those 25,000 SAT centers spread across 192 countries.

SAT, which is an international standardized test accepted mainly by US universities and also Australia, UK, Singapore, and Canada. SAT, conducted by ETS is a pencil-paper based test and conducted 5 times annually in most countries. SAT score is examined based on 4 categories: reading, writing, and language, Maths (no calculator), Maths (with a calculator) and are considered as priority eligibility.

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The objective behind taking the SAT exam is showcasing before the universities the preparedness and knowledge proficiency of a specific candidate based on a uniform data point. This is one of the reasons, the SAT is mostly taken during high school years.

DPS Srinagar as an SAT center has become a boon to the students and is marking an advancement in the ‘SAT culture’. This is further backed by a statement from DPS, “Also, many students hesitate to take the exam as they have to travel outside J&K to take the exam, which is a drain on their resources. The establishment of the SAT Center will, therefore, greatly ease the difficulties of students.”

Words from the Principal Alistair R A Freese - “The Center will make it easier for the students aspiring to study in international Colleges and save them the annoyance of traveling. Moreover, this shall make the students in Srinagar aware of this exam and develop SAT Culture so that our students don’t give up on their aspirations.”

The Chairman of DPS, Vijay Dhar celebrated the victory by stating, “I am proud that Delhi Public School Srinagar is the first and only SAT Center in J&K. This is a vindication of the quality of our resources, both human and infrastructure.”