Study Guides
Expert tips and strategies to help you prepare for every section of the Digital SAT.
Which US Colleges Require the SAT in 2026–27? (Updated List)
The test-optional era is ending. Here's which US universities require the SAT or ACT for the 2026–27 cycle — Ivies, MIT, Stanford, public systems — and what it means for international applicants.
How to Register for the SAT Abroad — and Book a Seat Before It Fills
A step-by-step guide to registering for the Digital SAT as an international student: test dates, choosing a center, fees, and why seats abroad sell out weeks before the deadline.
What Your Module 1 Performance Predicts About Your SAT Score
On the adaptive Digital SAT, your first module quietly sets the ceiling on your section score. Here's how Module 1 routing works — and how to use it to predict and raise your result.
2026 SAT Test Dates, Registration Deadlines, and Score Release Windows
All 8 Digital SAT test dates in 2026, with estimated regular and late registration deadlines, plus expected score release windows. US fee is $68.
Can You Return to a Previous Module on the Digital SAT? The Exact Rules
On the Digital SAT, you cannot return to a previous module once submitted, but you can freely flag and revisit questions within a module. Here is the full flow.
Desmos on the Digital SAT: What the Built-in Calculator Can and Can't Do
The Digital SAT Math section includes a built-in Desmos graphing calculator on every question. Here is what it does, what it can't do, and how to use it well.
Digital SAT Adaptive Routing: How Module 1 Decides Your Module 2
How Module 1 performance in each Digital SAT section routes you into an easier or harder Module 2, and why this is module-adaptive, not question-adaptive.
Digital SAT Timing Breakdown: Every Minute of Test Day, Module by Module
The Digital SAT runs 2 hours 14 minutes of testing plus a 10-minute break. Here is the exact module-by-module timing and per-question pacing math.
Digital SAT vs Paper SAT: Every Change That Matters in 2026
The paper SAT is discontinued. The Digital SAT is shorter, adaptive, calculator-throughout, and scored on the same 400–1600 scale. Full comparison.
IRT Scoring on the Digital SAT: Why Same Correct Count, Different Score
Item Response Theory explained for the Digital SAT. Why two test-takers with the same number of right answers can land hundreds of points apart on the 400–1600 scale.
Is Bluebook Easier Than the Real SAT? What Practice Tests Actually Measure
Bluebook practice tests use the same difficulty calibration, adaptive routing, and IRT scoring as the real Digital SAT. Here's why students still underperform.
Why Module 1 Mistakes Cost More on the Digital SAT
Module 1 errors on the Digital SAT route you into an easier Module 2 with a capped maximum score. The math of why early questions carry extra weight.