SAT

The SAT is a standardized test extensively used for college admissions in the United States of America. It was introduced in 1926, since then its name and scoring pattern has changed quite a lot of times, being initially called the Scholastic Aptitude Test, then the name was changed to the Scholastic Assessment Test, and again it was renamed as the SAT. 

 SAT is owned and governed by the College Board, a nonprofitable private organization in the United States of America. It is developed and administered by the Educational Testing Service on behalf of the College Board. The College Board's upcoming transition to the new digital SAT format in 2023 and 2024 will be a milestone in the test's 97-year history.

This change seeks to align the format with how students learn online, making the exam more equitable and reducing test-taking anxiety. New digital SAT format and what students should expect.

• Computer-Based Test  Students can take the digital SAT on a testing center computer or bring their laptop or tablet, which must meet certain requirements and have the Bluebook testing software. Students are al lowed to bring their own mouse and keyboard. The test is frequently saved, so progress won't be lost in case of power loss or internet disconnection.
• Calculator Use Unlike the current pencil-and-paper SAT that allows calculators on only one portion of the Math section, the digital SAT format will al low students to use a calculator on the entire Math section. An on-screen calculator is provided if students do not have one.
• Adaptive Test The new SAT format has two sections: Reading and Writing, and Math, with each section divided into two modules. Students will answer questions in the first module before moving to the second, with questions in the second module adapting to their performance in the first. This format tailors the exam to the individual 's needs and provides a more precise assessment of skills.
• Shorter Test With fewer sections and a more adaptive format, the digital SAT is significantly shorter, taking 2 hours and 14 minutes. Passages in the Reading and Writing section are shorter, and students answer only one question per passage, allowing them to concentrate better and have more time to answer.
• Faster score reporting Scores will be available within days,not weeks, providing students with more time to determine which scores to send and to which schools. Quicker scoring is beneficial for students who plan to retake the SAT to achieve thehighest possible scores.* Increased security. each student receives a unique digital test form, enhancing test security and reducing the risk of cheating scandals and score cancellations.