Formerly known as the Scholastic Assessment Test
The SAT is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States. It assesses a student’s skills in Reading, Writing and Math to determine a student’s readiness to take on college level work. The SAT is now a computer adaptive test.
The Digital SAT has two main sections: Reading and Writing and Math. The exam takes 2 hours and 14 minutes to complete.
Each section consists of two modules of equal length with a 10-minute break in between. The first module contains questions of varying difficulty (easy, medium, hard), and the second module’s difficulty is determined by the student’s performance on the first. This is known as adaptive testing.
As with the paper SAT, there is no penalty for guessing or getting incorrect answers on the Digital SAT, so make sure to answer every question!
Computer Adaptive Test
Evaluates the ability to understand passages and answer questions pertaining to main ideas, vocabulary, supporting details and inference. It assesses Command of Evidence, Vocabulary and Standard English Conventions (grammar, punctuation and sentence structure). The passages are short with one question per passage. The passages cover topics like literature, social studies, humanities and science. Some passages contain graphs and charts.
Evaluates math skills and the ability to apply math concepts to real world scenarios. It consists of Algebra, Advanced Math, Problem Solving and Data Analysis, Geometry and Trigonometry.
Understanding the SAT test format and policies helps students prepare effectively and
perform their best.
Flexible Testing
Computer-based test that uses the Bluebook app for testing.
Grade-Appropriate
2 hours and 14 minutes in total.
Mental Math Focus
A built-in graphing calculator is available for the entire Math Section. Students may also bring their own approved calculator.
Fair Assessment
The total score ranges from 400-1600. Each section is scored on a scale of 200 to 800. Only correct answers count. There is no penalty for incorrect answers.
Multiple Opportunities
Students can use tools to highlight text, cross out answer choices, and make notes. Students can flag questions and return to them later.
Detailed Results
Students can use their own laptops or tablets or school-issued devices.
The SAT plays a pivotal role in the admissions process, providing schools with a standardized measure to evaluate academic readiness across diverse student populations. It helps schools make informed decisions about student placement and predict future academic success.
