The digital SAT, explained.
Short, plain-English guides for students and parents. Every fact is checked against the College Board.
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What’s on the digital SAT: format, timing and sections
The digital SAT explained: two sections, four modules, 98 questions in 2 hours 14 minutes, how the adaptive second module works and what each section tests.
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How SAT scoring works (and what a good score is)
How the digital SAT is scored: 400 to 1600 in 10-point steps, why it isn’t a simple count of right answers, percentiles explained, and what counts as a good score.
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How to use Desmos on the SAT
The Desmos calculator is built into Bluebook for the whole SAT Math section. When graphing saves time, when to skip it, and the habits that prevent careless errors.
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How to study for the SAT in 8 weeks
A week-by-week 8-week SAT study plan: a baseline practice test, targeted skill work, a mistake log, timed practice and a calm final week. About 30 to 60 minutes a day.
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SAT test-day checklist: what to bring and what to expect
Everything to bring to the digital SAT, from your charged device with Bluebook to a physical photo ID, plus what to leave at home and a night-before routine.
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PSAT vs SAT: what’s the difference?
PSAT/NMSQT vs SAT: same format and score scale, a 1520 ceiling instead of 1600, who takes each test and when, and how the PSAT connects to National Merit.
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