- College Board’s Official SAT Website (Link): Offers test details, study guides, and registration info.
- Official Digital SAT Practice on Bluebook: College Board’s official app for taking full-length practice tests in the new digital format.
- Official COLLEGE BOARD QUESTION BANK Study Guide (Book): Contains real DIGITAL SAT Questions and explanations.
Ultimate SAT Preparation Guide
Preparing for the SAT requires a mix of official resources, practice tests, and strategic study. Here’s how you can approach it:
SAT
Official SAT Resources
SAT
Practice Tests
Take full-length digital SAT practice tests on Bluebook.
Review mistakes carefully and focus on weak areas.
SAT
Study Strategy
Math
Focus on algebra, data analysis, and geometry. Use College Board’s question bank for targeted practice.
Reading & Writing
Practice reading comprehension and grammar rules. Focus on understanding main ideas, tone, and logical reasoning in passages.
Time Management
Practice under timed conditions to simulate the real test environment.
Additional Resources
UWorld SAT: Offers high-quality practice questions with detailed explanations.
CRACK SAT / SAT PANDA: effective for targeted learning.
Barron’s / Princeton Review Books: Useful for strategy tips and extra practice.
Digital SAT
Understanding the Digital Format
Adaptive Testing:
The SAT is now section-adaptive, meaning the difficulty of the second module in each section depends on your performance in the first module.
Timing & Structure:
Reading & Writing Section: 64 minutes (2 modules, 27 questions each)
Math Section: 70 minutes (2 modules, 22 questions each)
Math Section: 70 minutes (2 modules, 22 questions each)
Testing Platform
The test is taken on the College Board’s Bluebook app, which includes features like a built-in calculator (Desmos) and annotation tools.
Key Content Areas
Reading & Writing
- Shorter Passages: Instead of long passages, each question is based on a single short passage.
- Main Focus Areas:
- Understanding central ideas and author’s tone
- Logical completion of texts
- Grammar, sentence structure, and concise writing
- Vocabulary in context
Math
- Emphasis on Algebra & Data Analysis: Linear equations, inequalities, functions, and statistics are heavily tested.
- Use of Calculator: A graphing calculator is allowed throughout the Math section, and the Desmos calculator is built into the test interface.
- Real-World Problem Solving: Questions focus on application-based scenarios
| Week | Maths | English | Section Form English | Tests & H.W |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK#1 | Algebra | Information & Ideas | Reading | TIMED TESTS For English & Maths |
| WK#2 | Algebra & Advanced Mathematics | Craft & Structure | Reading | TIMED TESTS For English & Maths |
| WK#3 | Advanced Algebra + Algebra (Word Problems) + Ratios & Proportions | Expression Of Ideas | Writing | TIMED TESTS For English & Maths |
| WK#4 | Geometry, Trigonometry, Volume & Surface Areas | Standard English Conventions | Writing | TIMED TESTS For English & Maths |
| WK#5 | Data Analysis + Statistics | Reading Doubt Session | TIMED TESTS For English & Maths | |
| WK#6 | Maths Doubt Sessions | Writing Doubt Session | TIMED TESTS For English & Maths |
Digital SAT Strategies
Practice using the Bluebook app’s tools, focus on accuracy in the first module for better
adaptive scoring, and use mental math to save time.
Familiarize with the Bluebook App:
Practice using its tools, especially the mark for review and elimination features.
Time Management
Since the test is adaptive, accuracy in the first module is crucial for unlocking harder (and more score-boosting) questions in the second module.
Mental Math & Estimation
While calculators are allowed, quick mental calculations can save time.