What is the SAT?

The SAT is a globally recognized college admission test that lets you show colleges what you know and how well you can apply that knowledge. It tests your knowledge of reading, writing and math — subjects that are taught.

When should I take the SAT?

You should take the SAT in your Junior or Senior year of high school since many colleges use the SAT exam as part of their admissions process.

How can I prepare to take the SAT?

The best way to get ready for the SAT is to take challenging courses, study hard, and read and write in and outside of the classroom.

Studies suggest that cramming and short-term prep can’t substitute for hard work in school, but it’s certainly a good idea for you to become familiar and comfortable with the test format and question types. That’s why the best SAT practice is the PSAT/NMSQT®, which covers the same subjects under timed conditions.

Can I practice before the SAT?

Yes you can! There are a variety of FREE resources that can you help practice before you actually take the SAT exam.

Here are a few ways to prepare:

The Official SAT Question of the Day from The College Board

This link will allow you to practice one SAT question per day. Forgot to do it one day, don't worry, you can access previous questions. You can download a FREE app to your Apple or Android phone as well.

Full Practice SAT test from The College Board

This link will allow you to access an online version of the SAT test that will give you immediate feedback on whether you answered a question set correctly.

SAT Math Practice for test given until January 2016

Khan Academy provides unreleased SAT Math questions for the test. Stuck on a problem? Khan Academy provides a tutorial to help you.

SAT Math Practice for NEW SAT (after March 2016)

SAT Reading and Writing Practice

Khan Academy provides tutorials on Sentence Completion and Identifying Sentence Errors.

SAT Reading and Writing Practice for NEW SAT (after March 2016)

Khan Academy provides helpful tutorials to improve your Reading and Writing Skills for the SAT.