SAT Test Preparation

Typically, high school juniors and seniors in the USA take the SAT. The SAT is used to assess skills that students learned in school and will require in college as well as how well they can analyze and solve problems. An increasing number of colleges are now test-optional and don't require SAT scores for admission. But it is still an indicator of your level of skill and proficiency in subjects you have studied in high school and increases your chances of getting admission.

Starting in the spring of 2024, the SAT has changed its examination style to an exclusively and fully digital format. The test will be shorter than the previous format at about 2 hours. Another difference with the previous format is that the reading passages are shorter and each relates to 1 or 2 questions and using calculators is allowed for all Math questions. The number of questions and timing of these sections are as follows:

Each section has 2 modules and the digital format allows the exam to be interactive, meaning the difficulty level of the second module will be determined relative to the performance of the test-taker in the first module.

The SAT Reading and Writing section includes multiple choice questions that may include informational graphics. The reading questions cover passages from literature, history/social studies, humanities, and science. The writing questions involve selecting options that best complete passages according to conventions of standard English governing grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation.
The Reading and Writing section of the digital SAT tests you on a set of skills:

The Math section tests your ability to apply math in different situations, covering linear equations, quantitative skills, and complex equations. Most math questions are multiple-choice, but about 20% require you to calculate the answer. The math section tests your skills in algebra, advanced math, quantitative reasoning, equation types, problem-solving and data analysis, as well as geometry and trigonometry.

Each section of the SAT is scored out of 800. The total SAT score ranges from 400-1600.

The categorized vocabulary lists we have prepared for SAT preparation include vocabulary gathered from the latest official practice tests offered by College Board, the institution in charge of administering SAT, as well as practice material published by The Princeton Review and Kaplan in 2023 and 2024.