About the SAT
What is the SAT?
The SAT is a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States. It assesses your skills in Reading, Writing, and Math, providing colleges with a common measure to compare applicants from different schools and backgrounds.
Test Structure
Digital SAT Format
- Total Time:2 hours 14 minutes
- Score Range:400-1600
- Format:Adaptive digital test
Test Sections
Reading and Writing
- 2 modules, 27 questions each (54 questions total)
- 64 minutes total (32 minutes per module)
- Score range: 200-800
Content Areas:
- Information and Ideas: Understanding and analyzing texts
- Craft and Structure: Word choice, text structure, and purpose
- Expression of Ideas: Rhetorical synthesis and transitions
- Standard English Conventions: Grammar, usage, and punctuation
Math
- 2 modules, 22 questions each (44 questions total)
- 70 minutes total (35 minutes per module)
- Score range: 200-800
- Calculator allowed for all questions
Content Areas:
- Algebra: Linear equations, systems, and inequalities
- Advanced Math: Quadratics, functions, and polynomials
- Problem Solving and Data Analysis: Statistics, probability, and data interpretation
- Geometry and Trigonometry: Shapes, angles, and trigonometric functions
Adaptive Testing
The digital SAT uses multistage adaptive testing. Your performance on the first module of each section determines the difficulty of the second module:
- Strong performance on Module 1 leads to a harder Module 2
- Lower performance on Module 1 leads to an easier Module 2
- The difficulty of your second module affects your final score
Preparation Strategies
Practice Regularly
Use our practice questions to build familiarity with question types and improve your skills.
Review Mistakes
Learn from incorrect answers to understand concepts and avoid repeating errors.
Time Management
Practice with our quiz mode to develop pacing strategies for the actual test.
Build Foundations
Start with foundational topics before progressing to medium and advanced difficulty.
Start Practicing
Ready to begin your SAT preparation? Choose a study mode to get started: