The SAT is changing, and you may be wondering which version of the test you will take. We’ve created a flowchart to help you decide if you should prepare for the paper SAT or the new digital SAT.
There are significant changes to the test’s structure and question format, so we recommend preparing with materials designed specifically for the version of the test that you plan on taking.
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