Digital SAT Resource Hub
The new digital format of the SAT includes many great changes such as a shorter overall test time and the use of calculators for the entire math section. In our Digital SAT Hub, learn about the changes to the test and what students need in order to effectively prepare.
When you prep with Curvebreakers, you have access to an online platform with adaptive and diagnostic SAT practice tests that mimic the real exam plus a large question bank for plenty of additional practice.
SAT Exam Dates
Saturday, March 9th, 2024
Registration deadline: February 23rd, 2024
Saturday, May 4th, 2024
Registration deadlibe: April 19th, 2024
Saturday, June 1st, 2024
Registration deadline: May 17th, 2024
The dates listed above are the national exam dates. Please check with your school to see if they are hosting an SAT on a different day. Registration or official SAT exams should be completed through your student's College Board account.
Articles
A Parent’s Guide to the Digital SAT
Learn keywords and new terms that relate to the Digital SAT such as "linear," "adpative," "paper-and-pencil," "Bluebook," and more.
Video: Is the Digital SAT Harder?
The SAT, traditionally a pen-and-paper affair, has embraced the digital realm, spurred by the winds of change brought on by the global pandemic. This shift not only accommodates unforeseen circumstances but also ushers in a new era of test-taking convenience. But does this transformation come at the cost of increased difficulty?
The Bluebook App
Students need the College Board's Bluebook application installed on their devices in order to take the official exams and the company's practice tests. Learn about taking a practice exam and how it differs from taking an official exam.
Read the articles:
Taking an Official Exam on the Bluebook App
Taking Digital SAT Practice Tests on the Bluebook App
Video: You Don't Have To Take The SAT To Get Into College
Do students have to take the SAT to get into college? In the ever-evolving landscape of college admissions, one of the most controversial topics is the concept of test-optional admissions. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the nuances of this approach and explore how to determine if taking the SAT is the right choice for you. We’ll discuss key considerations, analyze statistical trends, and provide practical advice on making informed decisions in the complex world of college applications.
Compare the Digital SAT
Digital SAT
ACT
TIMING & QUESTIONS
Total test is 2 hours 14 minutes to answer 98 questions with a
10-minute break between sections 1 and 2.
The total test takes 2 hours 55 minutes to answer 215 questions with 10 minutes of break time.
FORMAT
2 Sections: Reading & Writing is Section 1 and Math is Section 2. Each section is made up of two modules.
4 sections (English, Math, Reading & Science), plus an optional essay.
MATH
Math is one section. Students
may use the in-app graphing Desmos calculator during both math modules.
Math is one section and calculator is allowed for the full section.
READING & WRITING
(English)
Reading, Writing & Language are now combined into the same section. Questions are mixed together randomly.
Reading and English are separate sections.
RESOURCES FOR PREP
4 digital practice tests are available on the Bluebook app. Test preparation companies are developing their own tests to supplement the lack of available materials.
The ACT is a long-established exam and with many resources for preparation.
What Students Need to Take the Digital SAT
A personal or school-issued laptop or tablet. The device will be used for up to 3 hours. The College Board recommends bringing a charging cord. Read the device requirements for the Digital SAT.
Installation of the College Board's testing application, Bluebook, is required to take official exams. Download the application.
Each student must have an online College Board account. When the Bluebook app is launched, it requires a College Board login. Create your account here.
Curvebreakers offers a variety of courses, private tutoring, and diagnostic testing for most standardized exams, including the digital SAT. Parents and students benefit from a data-driven and consultative approach. The goal is to create a program that takes into account each students' skill set, where improvements need to be made to increase scores, and their own goals for high school and college. The end result is a student who is a better test-taker with improved foundational skills to excel in the classroom, and has the option to apply to a variety of schools with a solid test score.
Classes for the Digital SAT
Registration for 2024 winter / spring SAT classes is open!
Each class is scheduled around an official exam date and offers a minimum of 20 hours of instruction and two digital SAT practice tests. Because March is the most popular testing date in our area, Curvebreakers offers several classes with different schedules and times.
Private Tutoring for the Digital SAT
The following resources are an integral part of our private tutoring and class instruction for the digital SAT. Using our book, Decoding the Digital SAT, together with our Online Diagnostic Practice Testing Platform offers students who are preparing on their own all the tools they need to succeed.
Online Diagnostic SAT Practice Tests
The old adage "practice makes perfect" is a universal truth, and practicing for the SAT is no exception. While the Bluebook App does have four practice tests, it does not provide students with an analysis of their test performance. It only provides a scoring of the exam. To effectively prepare, students need a testing platform with more than four practice tests and in-depth analytics on which question types they missed. For only $50, receive access to 10 full-length, adaptive digital SAT practice exams, immediate scoring and analytics, and a question bank of over 700 questions.
DECODING THE DIGITAL SAT
Unlike traditional SAT preparation books that start off with difficult practice questions and little to no content instruction, Curvebreakers takes a groundbreaking approach. Students need more than practice questions and answer explanations; they need a step-by-step guide to take them through the exam material just like a teacher would.
Curvebreakers’s digital SAT strategies are tailored to the unique challenges of the exam, and Decoding the Digital SAT is designed to empower students with a holistic toolkit that includes content review, test-taking strategies, and confidence-building exercises.