Will the paper and pencil SAT still be available alongside the digital version?
Source: Will the paper and pencil SAT still be available alongside the digital version? – SAT Suite | College Board
We are making a full transition to digital, so once we begin administering the SAT Suite digitally, we will no longer offer a paper and pencil version of the tests. Though we will continue to support students who test with accommodations that require a paper and pencil test.
That means:
Source: Will the paper and pencil SAT still be available alongside the digital version? – SAT Suite | College Board
We are making a full transition to digital, so once we begin administering the SAT Suite digitally, we will no longer offer a paper and pencil version of the tests. Though we will continue to support students who test with accommodations that require a paper and pencil test.
That means:
- Starting in March 2023, all students taking the SAT at international test centers will take the digital test.
- Starting in fall 2023, all students taking the PSAT-related assessments will take the digital tests. SAT School Day and SAT weekend administrations in the U.S. will still be paper and pencil.
- Starting in spring 2024, all students will take the full SAT Suite of Assessments digitally.
How the SAT Is Structured
Source: How the SAT Is Structured – SAT Suite | College Board
The SAT takes three hours and consists of three tests: (1) the Reading Test, (2) the Writing and Language Test, and (3) the Math Test. Compared to the ACT®, the SAT provides 43% more time per question:
Source: How the SAT Is Structured – SAT Suite | College Board
The SAT takes three hours and consists of three tests: (1) the Reading Test, (2) the Writing and Language Test, and (3) the Math Test. Compared to the ACT®, the SAT provides 43% more time per question:
- Most of the questions are multiple choice, though some of the math questions ask you to write in the answer rather than select it.
- On all questions, there’s no penalty for guessing: if you're not sure of the answer, it's better to guess than leave the response blank.
SAT Vocabulary
Source: SAT Vocabulary – SAT Suite | College Board
Source: SAT Vocabulary – SAT Suite | College Board
- You don’t need to learn a lot of unusual or difficult vocabulary words to succeed on the SAT. Instead, the words you’ll be asked about are words that come up often in college-level reading and professional life.
- The SAT also doesn’t ask you to supply the definition of a word without any context to guide you. All of the words you’ll be asked about will appear in the context of reading passages, so you can use context clues to guide you to the best answer.
- That said, it’s worthwhile to take the time to build your vocabulary by learning the meaning and usage of the words that appear most often in college-level assignments. If you do, you’ll have a much easier time with the test because you won’t have to spend time guessing from context clues what a word might mean. Your sight recognition of vocabulary words will help you read passages faster and with greater confidence.
- You should also practice identifying the meaning of words in context with Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy®.
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Paper SAT Practice Tests
Source: Paper SAT Practice Tests – SAT Suite | College Board
Prefer to take a pencil and paper practice test? Your school might have paper practice tests, or you can download and print the paper practice tests (available here).
You'll need a printer, pencil, calculator, and timer to take the tests. Here are some tips:
Source: Paper SAT Practice Tests – SAT Suite | College Board
Prefer to take a pencil and paper practice test? Your school might have paper practice tests, or you can download and print the paper practice tests (available here).
You'll need a printer, pencil, calculator, and timer to take the tests. Here are some tips:
- Mark your answers in the correct row of ovals on the answer sheet. Be especially careful if you skip questions.
- It's okay to guess. You won't lose any points if you're wrong.
- If you're using a screen reader or other assistive technology, we recommend the Microsoft Word practice tests optimized for you. If you prefer, you can also practice using the MP3 audio format.
How Scores Are Calculated
Source: How SAT Scores Are Calculated – SAT Suite | College Board
Total Score
Your total score is a number between 400 and 1600. The total score is the sum of the two section scores: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Math. Each of these two section scores has a possible range of 200–800. The Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score is composed of the Reading Test and the Writing and Language Test, and each of those tests contributes equally to the section score. The Math section score is made up of the Math Test only.
How the Section Scores Are Calculated
Section scores are based on your raw score in each section, which is the number of questions you got right. Then, the raw score is converted to a scaled score between 200 and 800. This process accounts for the fact that different versions of the SAT given are slightly easier or harder.
For example, there are always 58 questions on the Math Test. On some versions of the test, a raw score of 57 will earn you a scaled score of 800; on other versions, you would need to get all 58 questions correct. This process of balancing different versions of the test into equivalent scaled scores is called equating.
How Test Scores Are Calculated
Your test score is a number between 10 and 40. Like the section scores, it’s calculated by converting the raw score (number of questions answered correctly) to a scaled score from 10 to 40. Again, scoring accounts for slight differences in difficulty between different versions of the test. To get the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section score, you multiply the test scores for Reading and for Writing and Language by 10 and then add them together. To get the Math section score, you multiply the Math Test score by 20.
Subscores
The seven subscores on the SAT each have a possible score in a range of 1–15. The actual number of questions on the test that contribute to each subscore is different. For example, there are 19 Heart of Algebra questions and 16 Passport to Advanced Math questions. As a result, the raw scores for each subscore are scaled to a number between 1 and 15 to make them equivalent.
Cross-Test Scores
Cross-test scores are drawn from more than one of the three tests. There are two cross-test scores: Analysis in History/Social Studies and Analysis in Science. Both scores are made up of 21 questions on the reading test, 6 on the writing and language and 8 on the math test, for a total of 35 questions on the SAT contributing to each of these scores. The raw score from 1 to 35 for each test is converted to a scaled score between 10 and 40.
Source: How SAT Scores Are Calculated – SAT Suite | College Board
Total Score
Your total score is a number between 400 and 1600. The total score is the sum of the two section scores: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Math. Each of these two section scores has a possible range of 200–800. The Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score is composed of the Reading Test and the Writing and Language Test, and each of those tests contributes equally to the section score. The Math section score is made up of the Math Test only.
How the Section Scores Are Calculated
Section scores are based on your raw score in each section, which is the number of questions you got right. Then, the raw score is converted to a scaled score between 200 and 800. This process accounts for the fact that different versions of the SAT given are slightly easier or harder.
For example, there are always 58 questions on the Math Test. On some versions of the test, a raw score of 57 will earn you a scaled score of 800; on other versions, you would need to get all 58 questions correct. This process of balancing different versions of the test into equivalent scaled scores is called equating.
How Test Scores Are Calculated
Your test score is a number between 10 and 40. Like the section scores, it’s calculated by converting the raw score (number of questions answered correctly) to a scaled score from 10 to 40. Again, scoring accounts for slight differences in difficulty between different versions of the test. To get the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section score, you multiply the test scores for Reading and for Writing and Language by 10 and then add them together. To get the Math section score, you multiply the Math Test score by 20.
Subscores
The seven subscores on the SAT each have a possible score in a range of 1–15. The actual number of questions on the test that contribute to each subscore is different. For example, there are 19 Heart of Algebra questions and 16 Passport to Advanced Math questions. As a result, the raw scores for each subscore are scaled to a number between 1 and 15 to make them equivalent.
Cross-Test Scores
Cross-test scores are drawn from more than one of the three tests. There are two cross-test scores: Analysis in History/Social Studies and Analysis in Science. Both scores are made up of 21 questions on the reading test, 6 on the writing and language and 8 on the math test, for a total of 35 questions on the SAT contributing to each of these scores. The raw score from 1 to 35 for each test is converted to a scaled score between 10 and 40.
What Is a Good SAT Score?
Source: What Is a Good SAT Score? – SAT Suite | College Board
A good SAT score is one that helps you get admitted to a college that you want to go to.
In 2019, the average SAT score was 1050. Any score above that would be above average and perfectly acceptable for many colleges. A score of 1350 would put you in the top 10% of test takers and help make your application competitive at more selective schools.
In choosing colleges to apply to, consider factors such as the cost of tuition and availability of financial aid, location, and campus atmosphere. Also consider whether the college offers academic and extracurricular programs that interest you. To set your target SAT score, first explore a range of colleges that can offer you the mix of things you want. Then, look at the average SAT score for an admitted freshman and use that as your target. The College Board college planning website BigFuture contains all of this information and is an excellent resource for researching colleges.
Note: Bear in mind that your SAT score is only one factor among several on your application. Your grades, application essay, and extracurriculars also shape admissions officers’ perceptions of your application.
Improvement Through Practice
If you have time to take the SAT again—especially if you just took it as a junior—it’s possible to bring your score up considerably by practicing with Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy®. Link your College Board account to your Khan Academy account and then share your score. Khan Academy will prepare a personalized study plan that targets your weak areas and advises you how to study efficiently and effectively—at no cost. Research shows that following these personalized recommendations helps students increase their scores. With time and effort, you can get closer to achieving your target score.
Source: What Is a Good SAT Score? – SAT Suite | College Board
A good SAT score is one that helps you get admitted to a college that you want to go to.
In 2019, the average SAT score was 1050. Any score above that would be above average and perfectly acceptable for many colleges. A score of 1350 would put you in the top 10% of test takers and help make your application competitive at more selective schools.
In choosing colleges to apply to, consider factors such as the cost of tuition and availability of financial aid, location, and campus atmosphere. Also consider whether the college offers academic and extracurricular programs that interest you. To set your target SAT score, first explore a range of colleges that can offer you the mix of things you want. Then, look at the average SAT score for an admitted freshman and use that as your target. The College Board college planning website BigFuture contains all of this information and is an excellent resource for researching colleges.
Note: Bear in mind that your SAT score is only one factor among several on your application. Your grades, application essay, and extracurriculars also shape admissions officers’ perceptions of your application.
Improvement Through Practice
If you have time to take the SAT again—especially if you just took it as a junior—it’s possible to bring your score up considerably by practicing with Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy®. Link your College Board account to your Khan Academy account and then share your score. Khan Academy will prepare a personalized study plan that targets your weak areas and advises you how to study efficiently and effectively—at no cost. Research shows that following these personalized recommendations helps students increase their scores. With time and effort, you can get closer to achieving your target score.
SAT Score Release Dates
Source: SAT Score Release Dates – SAT Suite | College Board
Students who took the SAT in or before December 2022Your scores are ready. Go to your online score report or learn how to send scores.
Students taking the SAT after December 2022For each test, scores are sent to colleges about ten days after the score release date.
Source: SAT Score Release Dates – SAT Suite | College Board
Students who took the SAT in or before December 2022Your scores are ready. Go to your online score report or learn how to send scores.
Students taking the SAT after December 2022For each test, scores are sent to colleges about ten days after the score release date.