SAT General
Can you use a calculator?
Yes, for the entire math section. The Desmos calculator is built into the test platform.
What if my WiFi crashes?
Contact SEO/TPR Staff, but you're in. The test saves your progress automatically. You’ll resume where you left off.
How long is the digital SAT?
Around 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Fact or Fake: You can flag questions to come back later
FACT — the test lets you flag and return
When did the SAT go digital in the USA?
What is March 9, 2024? The College Board transitioned the SAT to a fully digital format in the United States.
This strategy helps you stay focused and avoid rushing, especially when working through questions that increase in difficulty.
What is time management?
Is there still an Essay section?
There’s NO essay section anymore.
Fact or Fake: Wrong answers lose points
FAKE — there’s no penalty for wrong answers
This day allows students to take the SAT for free of charge in NYC
What is SAT School Day?
What’s the #1 confidence booster before test day?
A good night’s sleep and a positive mindset!
What’s new about the reading passages?
The passages are SHORTER—about 1 paragraph long, and each question is based on its short passage.
Fact or Fake: You must memorize formulas
FAKE — formulas are provided digitally.
This website is a great resource that connects students to college success
What is the College Board?
This website is connected to the College Board and can be used for practice SAT exams.
What is College Board's Bluebook
What’s a new type of math question you’ll see?
What are real-world word problems and graph analysis?
Fact or Fake: The test adapts by section
FACT — each module adapts based on how you did in the previous one.
This is often referred to as a "perfect score" on the SAT
What is 1600?
For Scholars to receive attendance credit for the Saturday Academy on May 3rd, by what time must the exam be submitted?
What is 2 pm on May 3rd?
You are allowed this short break between the Reading & Writing and Math sections.
What is a 10-minute break?
Fact or Fake: All reading questions have one passage
FACT — one short passage per question.