<p>My own education is strange, but for various reasons I ended up taking both the SAT and UK O-levels (yup, I’m that old). In terms of CONTENT, the SAT is much easier. </p>
<p>WHat might throw British students is the way the exam is “set up”. You are given a computer sheet that needs to be scanned by a computer. You need to fill in the appropriate circles for you personal information (like your name) and then the answers to the mostly multiple-choice questions. And you MUST do all this with a “Number 2” pencil, or else the computer can’t read it.</p>
<p>The math is pretty much the same as it would be anywhere in the world. The language portion, however, is based on the American dialect of English. Sometimes we use different spelling, grammar, or define a word differently. Which may throw a British testtaker.</p>
<p>Any of the “preparation materials” you have mentioned will have sample tests. Take one of those RIGHT NOW and see how you do. If you score well above 2200 you are probably okay. But at least you will get a better idea of what is going on.</p>
<p>Have you spoken to Admissions Counselors at the universities you are applying to and specifically asked them “I am an International Student, do I need to take the SAT, or will my foreign educational qualifications be sufficient”?</p>