The New Digital SAT

The Collegeboard has made substantial changes to the SAT for all US Students starting with the March 2024 exam. This is a major overhaul from the existing exam which was first introduced in 2016.

Highlights of the new exam include:

The exam is at least an hour shorter. The reading passages are much shorter, ie. many are limited to a single paragraph or sentence. Students can use their calculators for all math questions. Every question is stand alone–there are no series of questions pertaining to a single passage or info graphic.

The test will be administered on line. Students will still be afforded scratch paper, but all answers with be submitted on line. There are no more bubbled grid sheets.

The test is adaptive, which means that the next module will be based upon a students performance on the initial module. In other words the difficulty of the questions will adapt to the upper limits of a student’s capabilities. As we start our lesson plans for 2024, we will be updating this blog with scores of tips and strategies.

Important Test Dates For the Fall of 2011

ACT- September 10, 2011
SAT- October 1, 2011
ACT- October 22, 2011
SAT- November 5, 2011
SAT- December 3, 2011
ACT- December 10, 2011

Jerry Rice–SAT Philosopher?

NFL Hall of Fame Wide Receiver Jerry Rice once said: “Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t.”

During his playing days, Rice’s off-season conditioning regimen was legendary. He worked out incessantly in preparation for the grueling NFL season.

I have said many times that the “game” is often won in practice. What will you do with your free time this summer?

How does this quote apply to your studying?