Syllabus & Key Areas:

The digital SAT is composed of two sections: Reading and Writing and Math. Students have 64 minutes to complete the Reading and Writing section and 70 minutes to complete the Math section for a total of 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Each section is divided into 2 equal length modules, and there is a 10-minute break between the Reading and Writing section and the Math section. The first module of each section contains a broad mix of easy, medium, and hard questions. Based on how students perform on the first module, the second module of questions will either be more difficult or less difficult.

Compared to the ACT^®, the SAT provides 68% more time per question.

Most of the questions are multiple choice, though some of the math questions ask you to enter the answer rather than select it.

On all questions, there's no penalty for guessing: if you're not sure of the answer, it's better to guess than leave the response blank.

Reading & Writing (combined section):

Digital SAT Test Day Preparation: What's Changed?

With the digital SAT, gone are the days of frantically searching for a sharpened No. 2 pencil! The shift to a digital format necessitates a revised approach to test day preparation.

What to Bring (Revised)

1. Admission Ticket
   • Bring a printed copy of your admission ticket
   • Includes important information about your test date, time, and location
2. Acceptable Photo Identification
   • Ensure you have a valid photo ID
   • Must match the information you used during registration
3. Approved Calculator (Optional)
   • While the digital SAT provides a built-in Desmos graphing calculator, you can bring your own approved calculator
   • Familiarize yourself with the College Board's calculator policy to ensure your device is permitted
   Note: You may want to verify this independently.
4. Device Familiarity
   • Be familiar with navigating a digital testing environment
   • Consider practicing on the same type of device (laptop or tablet) that you'll be using on test day
   Note: You may wish to verify this independently.

What You Don't Need to Bring

• No. 2 Pencils: Pencils and erasers are no longer necessary for the digital SAT.
• Separate Calculator (Unless Permitted): The digital SAT provides a built-in Desmos graphing calculator for the Math section.

Additional Tips

Technical Readiness

• Double-check that your device is fully charged
• Bring any necessary adapters or cables

Note: You may want to verify this independently.

Managing Test Day Jitters

• Practice relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing exercises, to manage test-day anxiety

Note: You may wish to verify this independently