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.
Welcome to The Educator’s Guide to the Digital SAT! The purpose of this guide is to help you understand the ins and outs of the digital SAT, so that you can support your students as they prepare for the test.First, we’ll cover the essentials, including an overview of the test...
The digital SAT is an adaptive test, which means that scoring is a lot more complicated than it used to be. Wondering how it works?Brenna O’Neill, President of Test Innovators, joined Mike Bergin and Amy Seeley on the Tests and the Rest podcast for an in-depth discussion on digital SAT scoring.
The SAT isn’t just going digital—the test is fundamentally changing. Our infographic provides a detailed overview of the structure and content of the new computer adaptive test.
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...
Educators can help students manage the SAT and ACT testing process by providing resources about the tests. We recommend creating an informational packet that you can give to your families as they start the testing process. Here’s a sample packet for inspiration. Please feel free to download and use it.
The ACT is changing this year. The new version of the test is shorter and offers students more choice and flexibility. The infographic below compares the new version (“Enhanced ACT”) to the old version (“Legacy ACT”), so you can see what’s changing and what’s staying the same.
When it comes to preparing for an entrance exam, it can be easy to procrastinate because of all the other things you have to do for your applications. Giving yourself enough time to study will not only boost your performance and confidence, it will also help you retain information for...
If you have one week left before the SAT and haven’t studied yet, here’s the truth: you’re not going to transform your score in just a few days. However, even in one week, there are a few smart steps you can take to walk into the testing center feeling more...
It seems that every year, the approach to standardized testing changes. This year is no different with various schools (once again) reevaluating the role of standardized testing in their admissions process.
As we head towards application season, prospective college students need to know where their target schools stand on testing. Are...
The SAT is now a computer adaptive test, and one of the most notable changes is that there is no longer a “no-calculator” math section of the test. Calculators are now allowed during the entirety of both math modules, and the testing application includes a built-in graphing...
