The SAT hasn’t just gone digital—the test has fundamentally changed. Here are some additional resources to help you prepare for the digital SAT:
Your Guide to the Digital SAT: a comprehensive overview of the new SAT, including details on the structure and content, an explanation of computer adaptive testing, and tips on practicing for a digital test.
You've just finished a practice test. Now what?
At Test Innovators, we talk about test prep in three steps: (1) take a practice test, (2) review your results, and (3) do targeted practice. This post is about step two.
Going through a completed practice test carefully is one of the most valuable...
Reading and Writing is the first section on the SAT. It features a wide variety of short passages (everything from science to poetry) paired with multiple-choice questions that test skills like vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension. This guide covers everything you need to know about the SAT Reading and Writing section,...
How is the SAT scored? When and how do you see your scores? How do you send scores to schools you’re applying for?
The team here at Test Innovators has the answers!
How is the test scored?
The multiple-choice sections (Reading, Writing and Language, and both Math sections) are scored by counting all...
Preparing for college and career in 9th and 10th grade is a great opportunity for personal growth and reflection, and can help propel you toward a great future.
The SAT Essay section is optional, but some schools require it—be sure to check your prospective schools’ application instructions. The team here at Test Innovators wants to ensure you are fully prepared for all parts of the test, including the Essay section.
The SAT is offered on 8 Saturdays every year. The test dates typically fall in March, May, June, August, September, October, November, and December. See upcoming dates and registration deadlines.
When should you start preparing for the ACT and SAT?
In general, it’s best to start preparing for the ACT and SAT in the spring of your sophomore year or the summer after your sophomore year. Summer is an excellent time to prepare because you don’t have to worry about the...
Transition words may be considered by some to be an unnecessary accouterment to a sentence, a garnish rather than a key ingredient to a dish. While it is true that inexperienced writers run the risk of overembellishing their sentences with transition words, it’s important to recognize that transitions have a...
You might feel pressure to do more in the final week. But if you’ve been preparing consistently, you don’t need to ramp up the pace. You’ve already put in the work.
