The SAT prep guide

The Digital SAT is the current format of the College Board's SAT, fully established as of March 2024. It replaced the traditional paper-based test with a shorter, adaptive, computer-based exam administered through the Bluebook testing app. The Digital SAT consists of two sections: Reading & Writing (54 questions in 64 minutes) and Math (44 questions in 70 minutes), for a total of 98 questions in 2 hours and 14 minutes.

The test uses Multistage Adaptive Testing (MST), meaning each section is divided into two modules. Module 1 has a broad mix of easy, medium and hard questions, while Module 2 is harder or easier depending on your performance in Module 1. This adaptive design allows for a shorter test while maintaining scoring precision. The Math section includes a built-in Desmos graphing calculator available for all questions.

The Digital SAT features shorter passages (25–150 words) with single questions in the Reading & Writing section, has no essay, and imposes no penalty for wrong answers. Scores are typically released in approximately two weeks. With many universities reinstating test requirements, SAT preparation is more relevant than ever for college-bound students.