The SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) is a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States. Created by the College Board, the SAT is designed to provide colleges and universities with a standardized measure of a student's readiness for undergraduate education. It serves as an essential component of the college application process, along with other factors like high school GPA, extracurricular activities, and personal essays.
The digital SAT is a computer-based version of the SAT that was first offered in March 2021. It is a significant change from the paper-based SAT, with a shorter test time, a different question format, and a new scoring system.
The digital SAT is 2 hours and 14 minutes long, compared to 3 hours for the paper-based SAT. It uses a new question format with shorter passages and more interactive questions. The scoring system for the digital SAT is also different, with a scaled score of 400 to 1600, compared to 200 to 800 for the paper-based SAT.
If you are planning to take the digital SAT, you will need to bring your own device to the test center. You will also need to download the Bluebook app, which is the digital testing application that you will use to take the SAT. It is important to practice on a digital device before you take the test, as the digital SAT is a different experience from the paper-based SAT.
To learn more about the Digital SAT, you can visit the official SAT websites: