Everything you need to know about the new Digital SAT exam.
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It's hard to say for sure if the Digital SAT will be easier or harder than the paper-based test. The format will be different, but the College Board claims the content and difficulty level will remain the same.
No, the optional SAT essay has been discontinued, so there will not be an essay section on the Digital SAT.
Students will take the SAT on a laptop or tablet, using a custom-built digital exam application that you will download in advance of the test day.
Reasons to take the Digital SAT include getting used to the digital format if you'll take future tests digitally, and potentially having a more secure testing experience with less risk of testing irregularities. Also, it is the only format going forward after spring 2024.
The Digital SAT is open to any student wanting to take the SAT, which is used for college admissions and scholarship applications.
The Digital SAT will be administered at approved test centers, just like the paper-based SAT currently is. Check the College Board website for the closest test center to you.
The Digital SAT started at international test centers in spring 2023. It was then offered in the U.S. beginning in spring 2024. Most students who take the SAT do so for the first time in the spring of their junior year. So, for students testing internationally, those in the class of 2024 were the first to take the digital SAT. In the U.S., students in the high school class of 2025 were the first class to take the digital SAT. Students everywhere took the digital PSAT 8/9 and PSAT/NMSQT starting in fall 2023. They took the PSAT 10 starting in the spring of 2024.
You can practice for the Digital SAT using the official Bluebook application, Khan Academy's free online practice program, and of course Test Ninjas.
Digital SAT scores are released about 2 weeks after the test date, on the College Board's online score reporting portal.
The Digital SAT is scored the same way as the paper SAT, based on the number of correct answers and the test's established scoring scale. The digital format should not affect your score. Use the Test Ninja’s score calculator to estimate your score based on questions answered correctly.
No, the Digital SAT cannot be taken at home. It must be taken at an authorized test center under supervision to prevent cheating.
There is always a risk of test content being leaked, but the Digital SAT has security measures to prevent large-scale cheating or leaks. Small leaks are possible but unlikely to significantly impact most students.
No, not after the spring of 2024. You can refer to the official CollegeBoard Digital SAT FAQ page for more information.