The SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) is a standardized digital exam for US college admissions , measuring high schoolers' readiness in Reading & Writing and Math, with scores from 400-1600, offering colleges a common comparison point alongside GPA/essays. It's administered by the College Board, now fully digital, computer-based (using Bluebook app on your device), shorter (around 2 hrs 14 mins), and adaptive, with performance in the first module adjusting the second.  Key As

An A-Level (Advanced Level) is a UK-based, subject-specific qualification for students aged 16-18, taken after GCSEs , serving as a primary pathway to universities globally, including in the UK, USA, and Australia, focusing on in-depth study of 3-4 subjects like Math, Sciences, or Humanities, assessed mainly through exams over two years Key Features Duration: Typically a two-year program (Year 12 & 13).  Specialization: Students choose 3-4 subjects (e.g., Biology, History, Ec

The IB curriculum (International Baccalaureate) is a rigorous, globally recognized framework fostering critical thinking, holistic development, and international-mindedness across different age groups (PYP, MYP, DP). Its most famous part, the IB Diploma Programme (DP) , requires students to take six subjects (Languages, Individuals & Societies, Sciences, Maths, Arts) plus the DP Core : Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) .

The IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) is a globally recognized, English-language secondary qualification for students aged 14-16 , similar to the UK's GCSE, offering a broad curriculum in subjects like Math, Sciences, English, and Humanities, with exams from bodies like Cambridge and Edexcel, serving as a strong foundation for A-Levels or other post-16 studies.