What’s the difference between SAT and Digital SAT exam?
Hello, this is TestGlider, the Global No.1 AI English Test Tutor, proven by 720,000 global users. Many students take the SAT to enter American universities. In 2024, the SAT has transitioned to a digital format. Many of our users have recently asked about the digital SAT.
Today, we will explain what the SAT is and investigate the changes in exam regulations, question types, and evaluation methods that come with the digital SAT.
① What is the SAT?
The SAT is a standardized test administered by the College Board for college admissions in the United States. A standardized test aims to provide a fair, valid, and reliable assessment.
② Digital SAT Evaluation Subjects
The section that the Digital SAT evaluates has been simplified to ‘Reading & Writing‘ and ‘Math‘. The SAT lasts 2 hours and 14 minutes, during which students answer 54 questions in the reading & writing section for 64 minutes and 44 questions in the math section for 70 minutes. There is a 10-minute break between the two sections, making the total exam time 134 minutes. The traditional SAT lasted 3 hours, but the exam time has been reduced with the digital SAT.
What else has changed significantly? Let’s find out together!