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Overview of the Digital SAT®

Taking the Digital SAT?

In March 2016, the SAT change was a better and more relevant version of the earlier massive vocabulary. Rolling out in 2023 abroad, the new Digital SAT is going to give the SAT a fresh guise.

The Digital SAT is a standardized test used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The Digital SAT is a multiple-choice, Computer Adaptive Test administered by the College Board. The Digital SAT Suite uses Multistage Adaptive Testing (MST), meaning the Digital SAT Suite fairly and accurately measures the same things with a shorter, more highly secure test while preserving test reliability.

Why Digital SAT is important?

1. Most four-year colleges require you to submit an admission test scores as part of your application.
2. Many colleges publicize the average Digital SAT score of their admitted students. This allows you to see how your score compares with those of the students at the colleges you’re considering.
3. Some colleges and educational organizations award scholarship money to students based in part on Digital SAT scores.
4. By opting in to the Student Search Service® when you register for the Digital SAT, you can receive free information from colleges and scholarship programs.
5. It focuses on the skills needed for college.

Structure of Digital SAT

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 Digital SAT provides 68% more time per question:

Format	Reading and Writing (RW) Section	Math Section
Test length (number of operational and pretest questions)	1st module: 25 operational questions and 2 pretest questions 2nd module: 25 operational questions and 2 pretest questions	1st module: 20 operational questions and 2 pretest questions 2nd module: 20 operational questions and 2 pretest questions
Time per stage	1st module: 32 minutes 2nd module: 32 minutes	1st module: 35 minutes 2nd module: 35 minutes
Total number of questions	54 Questions	44 Questions
Total time allotted	64 minutes	70 minutes
Question type(s) used	Four-option multiple-choice	Four-option multiple choice (≈75%) and student-produced re

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You’ve prepared for this day, and it’s finally here: time to take the real SAT. Here’s how to study for the

SAT, let’s go over what you need to know about test day with some last-minute SAT tips

SAT practice: THE NIGHT BEFORE THE TEST

1. Take it Easy

There are two ways you can mess this up. One is to go out, party, and stay up late. The other is to spend

the night cramming! Whatever prep you do the night before the SAT will have very little effect on your

score. You’re better off taking it easy. If you insist on studying the day before, limit it to 30 minutes.

Otherwise, chill out and do something relaxing like watching your favorite TV show, hanging out at your

friend’s home (but coming home at a reasonable hour), or going out for a walk. Yes, even playing video

games the night before the SAT is highly recommended – just not more than an hour or so, though!

2. Pack Your Bag

It’s a good idea to pack your belongings the night before so you don’t risk forgetting something in the

morning. Here’s what you have to bring: [could consider having pictures of these pop up, or having the

speaker hold them up]

Admission Ticket – You can print out your admission ticket from the College Board website.

Photo ID – This can be a driver’s license, learner’s permit, passport, or school ID, for example.

#2 Pencils – We recommend you bring 5 pencils just in case. They should be regular, non-mechanical

pencils, and make sure they’re sharpened!

Calculator – While calculators are not required, they are permitted and will be a big help on the calculator

math section. Put in new batteries the night before the test. And here’s a few more things we recommend:

Watch – It’s a good idea to wear a watch. While testing rooms usually have a clock, sometimes they may

not, or the clock may not be working. It’s best to wear your own watch so you can keep track of the time

no matter what. Digital watches are fine, but just make sure they aren’t going to beep during the test.

Keep in mind smart watches are not permitted.

Jacket – No matter what time of year you’re taking the test, it’s a good idea to dress in layers. The testing

room could be cold or hot, and you want to make sure you’ll be comfortable.

Snack – You’ll get two breaks during the test, so it’s a good idea to bring a healthy snack to keep your

energy going.

Small drink – Bring a small bottle of water or your preferred drink in case there isn’t a drinking fountain.

How about what not to bring? [put an X over these to show they’re not allowed. again you could put a

photo or hold them up]

Cell Phone – It’s best to leave cell phones at home or in your car. If you have to bring your phone into

the test center, it will need to be turned off and turned in to your proctor.

Any Other Electronics – Be sure to leave any smart watches or electronic fitness devices at home.

Even if your intentions are good, the presence of electronic devices can not only

invalidate your scores but also the scores of everybody else in the room.

Other Tools – Do not bring a highlighter, ruler, or any other tools unless you have testing

accommodations specifically allowing them.

3. Get a Good Night’s Sleep is a great SAT strategy

You’re probably tired after a week of school, so use that to your advantage! Hit the sack at a reasonable

hour so you can be well-rested for test day – no video games or movie

watching until 2am! Believe it or not, sleep plays a huge role in your memory and ability to perform

academic tasks. The best thing you can do for your brain is to get plenty of

sleep! However, don’t try to go to sleep too much earlier than usual, or you might have trouble

falling asleep.

THE MORNING OF THE TEST: Other SAT strategies

1. Wake Up!

It’s a bad idea to roll out of bed and go straight to a 65-minute reading section. Instead, allow yourself

plenty of time to get up and get ready before you have to leave. Once your

alarm goes off, help yourself wake up completely by taking a shower. You want to be completely

awake before you leave!

2. Get Your Heart Pumping

It’s a great idea to do a little exercise before you leave home on test day. Exercising gets your heart

pumping, which in turn will send oxygen to your brain. The better shape your brain is in, the better you

will do on the test! Consider doing 10-15 minutes of push-ups, jumping jacks, or any other exercise that

will increase your heart rate.

3. Eat a Healthy Breakfast

Reach for a bowl of oatmeal, fruit, or granola instead of a doughnut or sugary cereal. You won’t be able to

eat another meal for at least five hours, and you don’t want to be distracted by your stomach growling

during the test.

4. Stick with Your Routine

If you normally drink coffee or tea before school, it’s okay to have your usual amount before the test.

However, if it’s not a normal part of your routine, don’t try it out on test day. Caffeine can affect people

differently, and you don’t want to risk feeling sick or jittery. The same goes for energy drinks and any kind

of medicine.

AT THE TESTING CENTER: More SAT Tips

1. Leave Early

Allow plenty of time to get to the testing center. If it’s somewhere you’ve never been before, it may be

a good idea to drive there in the days before the test so you know where it is. Typically, you must arrive

between 7:45 and 8:00 a.m. However, check your admission ticket to be sure. The testing center may

be crowded, so allow enough time to park, if needed, and sign in.

2. The Proctor

Your testing room will have a proctor whose job it is to hand out and collect tests, keep track of time,

and make sure all rules are being followed. Some proctors read every word of the instructions, while

others breeze through them. It’s best to be familiar with the instructions for the test before going in so

that this isn’t left to chance. Proctors often give 5-minute warnings near the end of every section, but

this doesn’t always happen. That’s why it’s best to use your own watch. If you notice the proctor called

time slightly early on a section, be sure to mention it so it doesn’t happen again on the next section.

3. Breaks

You’ll get a 10-minute break and a 5-minute break. Use them to your advantage! Don’t be the person

who just sits in the testing room waiting for the test to start again. Go out in the hallway, go to the

bathroom, get a drink of water, eat your snack, socialize with your friends (but don’t talk about the test).

You want to come in feeling refreshed and ready to move on to the next section. Just like we

recommended for before the test, even a little bit of movement from getting up and walking around will

increase your blood flow and help your brain feel rejuvenated to get through the next portion of the test.

4. Cheating

This goes without saying, but don’t try to cheat! This includes going back to previous sections or moving

ahead to the next section before you’re allowed to, as well as communicating with other students about

the test. The College Board is extremely strict about security, so don’t do anything that could be

perceived as attempting to cheat, either.

5. Testing Irregularities

You can expect that the testing room may not be the most comfortable environment. Chances are you

will hear some noise, whether it is coughing, conversation in the hallway, buzzing lights, and so on.

If the distraction becomes severe, report it to your proctor to see whether anything can be done. If

anything dramatic happens that severely affects your concentration or timing of the test, you must

report it to the proctor before you leave the site.

COMMON SAT MYTHS: how to study for the SAT

1. You get 400 points just for signing your name

Actually, it’s not possible to score lower than 200 in each section, so yes, the minimum is 400, but that’s

really like a zero, not a bonus 400 points.

2. Fill in A, B, C, and D on each question for a perfect score

Any question that has more than one bubble filled in is counted wrong, so don’t try this!

3. If you don’t know, guess C

Every answer choice appears about ¼ of the time on the test, so C isn’t any more likely to be correct

than any other option. It is a good strategy to guess the same letter for all the questions you don’t have

time to do. But it doesn’t matter which letter you choose since they all should appear about the same

amount.

4. There is a “better” curve on certain SAT test dates throughout the year

We’ve checked, and there’s only a small difference in the scaled scores from test to test.

5. The SAT measures your intelligence

Nope. The only thing the SAT tests is how well you can take the SAT.

6. A great SAT score gets you into great schools

Standardized test scores are just one aspect of your college application. Every year, top colleges

reject students with excellent SAT scores. Your transcript, recommendations,

essays, and other parts of your application matter too!

NOW YOU’RE READY!

So try your best not to stress about the test. It’s just one part of your college application, and it doesn’t

assess your intelligence or worth as a person. We hope you can go into the test feeling confident and

well-prepared!

SAT®

With over 1.8 million test-takers per year, the SAT is the most well-known

The content on the SAT will be very similar to that which is on the ACT. The major difference is in how the concepts are tested and the steps students will have to take to solve problems correctly. Students will have to reason their way through this exam by tackling problems in a linear and sequential fashion. Your ability to process information quickly will be the key.

Changes You'll Love

Changes You Won't Love

• No penalty for wrong answers, so you don’t have to worry about losing points for wrong answers (Just like on the ACT)
• Only 4 answer choices instead of 5 (Just like on the ACT)

• More familiar vocabulary, but you’ll need to know multiple definitions of those words

• Sayonara sentence completions!

• Questions require multiple steps to get an answer
• Reading passages include complex structure and vocabulary
• Foundational math skills are more important
• Reasoning and critical thinking skills are paramount
• You’ll have fewer but longer sections

Are My Scores Here Yet?

If you take the New SAT in March 2016, The College Board will hold scores from the test until after the May 2016 administration. That's a long and likely stressful waiting period for students to get their scores.

How Should I Prep for the SAT?

The SAT is still a timed pencil and paper test. Speed and accuracy count. Our Research and Development team are SAT experts. They have created world class content for our new courses and online resources to help students navigate these changes and be prepared on test day.

For more details on the changes coming in March, click Current/SAT Comparison.

Want advice from our test prep and college entrance experts? Click What Now? to get the most up to date information.

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Colleges will accept either the SAT or ACT. So which should you take?
It's all about the numbers. Some students end up scoring substantially higher on the SAT- others do better on the ACT. The Princeton Review ME offers a free assessment to help you determine which test is best for you.

Since the March 2016 redesign of the SAT, there are fewer differences between the SAT and ACT. The 3 main differences are here:

ACT questions tend to be more straightforward.
ACT questions are often easier to understand on a first read. On the SAT, you may need to spend time figuring out what you're being asked before you can start solving the problem.

The ACT has a Science section, while the SAT does not.

You don't need to know anything about amoebas or chemical reactions for the ACT Science section. It is meant to test your reading and reasoning skills, based upon a given set of facts. But if science isn't your thing, the SAT might be a better fit.

The ACT requires you to work faster, while the SAT gives you more time.

Take a look at this graph below, which analyzes how much time you are given (on average) to answer a question on both tests:

SAT	Time	Questions	Minutes Per Question
Math	80 minutes	58 questions	1 minute 22 seconds
Reading	65 minutes	52 questions	1 minute 15 seconds
Writing and Language *	35 minutes	44 questions	47 seconds

ACT	Time	Questions	Minutes Per Question
Math	60 minutes	60 questions	1 minute
Reading	35 minutes	40 questions	52.5 seconds
English *	45 minutes	75 questions	36 seconds
Science	35 minutes	40 questions	52.5 seconds

* SAT Writing and Language is similar to the ACT English

You can see that the ACT expects you to answer almost everything in less than a minute, while the SAT always gives you more time.

College admissions officers care about how you did on each section of the SAT. On the ACT, they're most concerned with your composite score. So if you're weak in one content area but strong in others, you could still end up with a very good ACT score.

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