The SAT is a standardized test that takes 3 hours and 45 minutes to complete. It is divided into 10 sections testing math, critical reading, and writing skills. Scores range from 200 to 800 for each section, for a total possible score of 600 to 2,400. The average score is 1,500. The test uses multiple choice and grid-in questions. Cracking the SAT involves using strategies like process of elimination, educated guessing, and annotating in the test booklet to identify and choose the right answers efficiently.