The SAT is changing, but students in the USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands who plan to take the SAT before December 3, 2023 will take the paper version of the test. The following infographic gives a visual overview of the structure and content of the paper SAT.
If you are planning on taking the test after December 2023 or if you are an international student, you will take the new digital test. Here are some additional resources to help you prepare for the digital SAT:
Your Guide to the Digital SAT: a comprehensive guide of the new SAT, including details of the structure and content, an explanation of computer adaptive testing, and tips on practicing for a digital test.
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We have practice materials for both the paper and digital SAT.
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The SAT hasn't just gone digital—the test has fundamentally changed. Our infographic provides a detailed overview of the structure and content of the new computer adaptive test.
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