About Digital SAT
The SAT, which stands for Scholastic Aptitude Test or Scholastic Assessment Test, was developed in 1926 and has undergone numerous adjustments and changes since then.
The SAT is a standardised examination in the form of an entrance exam that is used for admissions (in UG Programmes) in the majority of US colleges and universities, as well as a few universities in other countries. The SAT cost structure varies depending on the country picked; it ranges from US$52.5 to US$101.5. College Board ETS (Educational Testing Service) will consider a student for college admissions based on his or her school grades and SAT scores.
Digital SAT Highlights
This college admission test is a paper-based standardised test, but the College Board has stated that the SAT Exam will be entirely digital beginning in 2023 for international students and 2024 for US students.
- The Digital SAT is administered seven times each year at the global level, in the months of March, May, June, August, October, November, and December, while US students are limited to five attempts.
- Students’ knowledge is assessed using the Critical Reading section, Mathematics section, and Writing section.
- The SAT questionnaire is supposed to take 3 to 4 hours to complete, but the Digital SAT exam now takes 2 hours.
- The scoring system is based on a 200-800 scale for each of the five sections (for a total of 400- 1600).
- The range of scores on each of the two sections is 200 to 800, so you can achieve a minimum of 600 and a maximum of 1600.
SAT English Section Exam Structure (Reading and Writing)
The Reading and Writing section contains 2 modules. There are 25 operational questions and 2 pretest questions in each module. The time duration for each module is 32 minutes. You will find the exam structure in detail in the table given below:
DIGITAL SAT EXAM STRUCTURE | |
Section | Reading and Writing |
Test length | Module 1: 25 operational questions and 2 pretest questions |
Time per module | Module 1: 32 minutes and Module 2: 32 minutes |
Number of questions | 54 questions |
Total time | 64 minutes |
SAT Mathematics Section Exam Structure
There are two modules in the Mathematics department. Each module contains 23 operational and 2 pretest questions. The Mathematics portion has a total time limit of 70 minutes, with 35 minutes given for each module. The calculator has already been included to the SAT Exam Window in the Digital SAT, so you can use it at any point throughout the Digital SAT Exam. The following table describes the exam structure in detail:
DIGITAL SAT EXAM STRUCTURE | |
Section | Mathematics |
Test length | Module 1: 20 operational questions and 2 pretest questions |
Time per module | Module 1: 35 minutes and Module 2: 35 minutes |
Number of questions | 44 questions |
Total time | 70 minutes |
