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.
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.
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.
Every student is different, and every student’s test prep needs are different too. Test Innovators’ online platform provides every student with a Personalized Prep Plan, targeted to an individual’s specific needs. The Prep Plan provides guidance on next steps and auto-generates specific recommendations for practice to complete.
The new digital SAT is 2 hours and 14 minutes long with a total of 98 questions. In contrast, the old paper SAT was 3 hours long with a total of 154 questions, so the new digital SAT is 46 minutes shorter with 56 fewer questions.
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