Online SAT Preparation Course

The SAT is digital!

The digital SAT uses multistage adaptive testing (MST). Relying on MST means the digital SAT Suite fairly and accurately measures the same things with a shorter, more highly secure test while preserving test reliability.

The Reading and Writing and the Math sections are both divided into two equal-length and separately timed stages, each composed of a module of questions. Students can move backward and forward among questions in each module before time runs out. When time runs out on the first module of each section, the test delivery platform moves students to the second module. The first module contains a broad mix of easy, medium, and hard questions. Based on how students perform on the first module, the second module of questions will either be more difficult or less difficult.

Follow our 7-step guide to successfully complete your digital SAT test.

1- Register for the Digital SAT

If you haven’t already registered for the digital SAT, you can register at the College Board website. As far as registration process goes nothing has changed. You will need to create an account with College Board and then you can register for a SAT test.

All international SAT tests are digital now since March 11, 2023!

As before you will be able to select from different locations and dates.

Try to pick a location that’s not too far away, since you’ll have to drive there the morning of the test!

In terms of date, you want to make sure you give yourself enough time to prepare.

International digital SAT anticipated-dates subject to change:

2- Get Oriented to the Overall Structure and Format of the Digital SAT

The new digital format of the SAT is also out of 1600 points distributed into two chunks: 800 points for the Math section, and 800 points for Reading and Writing. The lowest possible score is 400 points (200 on each section).

Each assessment in the digital SAT has two sections: the Reading and Writing section and the Math section. In every assessment in the SAT, students have 64 minutes to complete the Reading and Writing section and 70 minutes to complete the Math section. Each Reading and Writing module lasts 32 minutes, while each Math module lasts 35 minutes. When students complete the Reading and Writing section, they are moved to the Math section after a 10-minute break between the sections.
Total testing time for the digital SAT Suite is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
 

3- Become Familiar with the Content of the Digital SAT

There are no longer separate Reading and Writing sections. Instead, there are now two modules, both called "English Reading and Writing," containing a mix of questions normally found in the previous sections.

There are no large reading passages anymore. Each question comes with one short passage and the questions are independent of each other.

New Question types. As a result of the changes in format, some of the old SAT reading questions are no longer relevant, so test takers will likely see less "evidence-based" questions and more "words in context" questions.

The Digital SAT is shorter than the old SAT. The English Reading and Writing section is composed of two consecutive modules, each having 27 questions. Students will have 32 minutes per module.

The Digital SAT is adaptive. Question difficulty will increase depending on the performance of the student in order to provide a more accurate measure of their capabilities.

Students will have access to their scores much earlier.

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 4- Determine Your Strengths and Weaknesses

Skillz suggest you to take a practice test. Use this link https://bluebook.app.collegeboard.org/

for a Digital SAT Practice using Blue book. Follow the instructions on College Board’s website.

Or contact us to schedule a supervised Linear (nonpractice-adaptive) Practice test followed by a review session.

Once you have completed a practice test, whether using Bluebook or the Linear one you will figure out your strengths and weaknesses and you can set a starting point for yourself. 

5- Set a Score Goal

Once you have an idea of your baseline, set a goal score! You’ll want it to be something you can realistically accomplish in the time frame you have for preparing for the new SAT.

An improvement from your baseline in a month is guaranteed in our digital SAT preparation training; the more time and effort you put in your preparation the more your score will improve.

6- Make a Study Schedule

Based on your goal score and your time before the test; you will want to make a study schedule for yourself. 

By sticking to consistent, scheduled times studying will become a habit. And make sure somebody else is assisting you in your study schedule so they can hold you accountable!

Contact us, we are always here to assist you.

7- Join Skillz’ Online Digital SAT Test Preparation Class

The most important part of preparing for the SAT is learning the best strategies to use to approach the test. This includes learning how to best eliminate answers, guess when you need to, manage your time, and additional section-specific tips.

Therefore, our interactive online training is based on practice, practice and practice following the best strategies! 

The course closely follows the questions and instructions of the digital SAT test to make sure you are ready and well prepared for the digital test. 

Skillz session dates:

Mock Test: Monday May 27, 2024

Review Session: Wednesday May 29, 2024

Call us for any additional information on 70-948720