The SAT (also sometimes referred to as the digital SAT) is a widely accepted standardised test used by colleges and universities for admissions to various undergraduate degree programs. An applicant’s SAT score is an important metric that undergrad admissions committees use to assess their readiness for an undergraduate program.
Digital SAT Exam Structure
The exam structure of the latest edition of the SAT is as follows:
SAT Sections |
Number of Questions |
Question Types |
Time Allotted |
Reading and Writing |
54 |
Craft and Structure, Information and Ideas, Standard English Conventions, Expression of Ideas |
64 minutes (two 32-minute modules) |
Math |
44 |
Algebra I and II, Geometry, and some Trigonometry |
70 minutes (two 35-minute modules) |
Total |
98 Questions |
- |
2 hours 14 minutes |
Digital SAT Score Range
Here’s a look at the score breakdown for each section of the digital SAT, as well as the total score:
SAT Sections |
Score Range |
Score Interval |
Reading and Writing |
200-800 |
10 |
Math |
200-800 |
10 |
Total Score |
400-1600 |
10 |
The digital SAT is a standardized metric to help admissions committees assess a student's academic readiness for college, and provides colleges and universities with a uniform way to compare applicants from diverse schools and backgrounds. This is especially crucial in a system where high school curricula can vary widely, meaning that one student's GPA may not always reflect the same level of academic rigor as another’s. The digital SAT helps level the playing field by offering an objective measure of skills in math, reading, and writing that admissions officers can rely on when evaluating thousands of applicants.
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Moreover, the SAT can be important for students themselves, as it provides an opportunity to demonstrate their academic strengths beyond just their high school grades. For some students, performing well on the digital SAT can be a way to differentiate themselves in a competitive admissions process, especially when other elements like extracurriculars or essays might not fully capture their capabilities. Certain scholarships and financial aid programs are also tied to digital SAT scores, making the test significant for students seeking to reduce the cost of their college education. Sign up for SAT prep with Jamboree today.
For SAT test dates beginning August 24, 2024, the SAT fee is $68, plus a $43 international fee, bringing the total SAT fee in India for SAT registration to $111 (approx. INR 9,600 as of February 2025).
Head to College Board’s official website to register for the digital SAT. For a complete breakdown and detailed explanation of the SAT registration process, you can download Jamboree’s free SAT registration guide.
For more information about the digital SAT registration process, scroll down to the FAQs section.
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You can register for the SAT on the official College Board website by following the steps in our downloadable SAT Registration Process guide.
You can skip the math classes but you will need to retake all the verbal classes again in case you want to re-take the digital SAT.
Yes! Your current SAT score will be valid for the next 5 years, irrespective of whether you took the paper-based version, or the new Digital SAT.
Universities will consider your super score i.e. 1550 (Q-800 & V-750)
The digital SAT can be taken using any personal or school-managed Windows laptop or tablet, personal or school-managed Mac laptop or iPad, or school-managed Chromebook (personal Chromebooks aren't permitted).
You must have your own device with the test-taking software installed on it. In case you don’t have a device of your own, you can request College Board to issue one to you for the digital SAT. Note that this request must be made well in advance, as device availability may be limited.
The digital SAT fee for Indian students is USD 111.
The SAT is typically conducted seven times a year, in the months of March, May, June, August, October, November and December.
It is one of the various criteria that admission committees look at. However, a good SAT score does improve your chances of getting admission and financial aid.
You can register for the digital SAT on College Board’s official website.
The SAT can be taken an unlimited number of times.
Your SAT score will be valid for 5 years from the date the test was taken.
The SAT is scored on a scale of 400-1600. The sectional break up is:
Scores of SAT are expected to be delivered within a few days of you taking the exam.
Most of the universities consider 'super scores’ for admissions. Your super score is the sum of your highest sectional scores across all your SAT attempts.
You should be ready with your SAT scores at the time of applying to universities. The College Board also says that sending scores very early shows colleges that you are a very interested applicant.
No, the digital SAT cannot be taken at home. You can only take the digital SAT at a designated SAT test centre or in school.
The paper-based SAT has been discontinued in India from 2023 onwards and has been changed to the digital format completely.
The SAT exam consists of of a total of two sections, namely:
The two sections of the SAT exam have a total of 98 questions that are to be attempted in 134 minutes.
The total test duration of the SAT is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
The SAT exam is scored out of a total of 1600, with each section (Reading & Writing and Mathematics) being scored on a scale of 400-800.
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