The SAT is a two-hour digital test you take on your laptop that basically tells colleges if you’re ready for their classes. It’s split into two main parts: Reading & Writing and Math. The test is "adaptive," which just means if you do really well on the first set of questions, the second set gets harder so you can get a higher score. It’s out of 1600 points, and while it sounds scary, the new version is way shorter than the old one and the reading passages are actually pretty small.
Quick SAT Tips:
Utilize the Calculator: You get a built-in calculator called Desmos for the whole math section. Use it to graph everything and find answers without doing the hard math in your head.
Pick the Short Choice: On grammar questions, the shortest answer that makes sense is usually the right one. The test makers hate "extra" words.
Don't Get Stuck: Every question is worth the same points. If one is too hard, just guess, flag it, and move on so you don't run out of time for the easy ones.
Never Leave Blanks: You don't lose points for wrong answers. If you have five seconds left, just bubble in random answers for everything you missed.
Read the Goal First: For the questions with bullet points, skip the notes and just read the very last sentence to see what they actually want you to do.