/r/Sat

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A forum to discuss the SAT and forms of preparation for taking the test. Please use this subreddit to ask for and offer help and to discuss both the exam itself and news about the exam.

Welcome to /r/SAT! This community aims to promote discussion of the SAT and of various methods to prepare for the exam.

Rules

1. Be nice. Constructive criticism (“You should try to raise your math score if you want to apply to MIT”) is fine, but cruelty, bullying, and harassment are not.

2. Discussion should be on-topic. All posts should have some clear connection to the SAT. Requests for homework help and generic inquiries about college applications belong in other subs.

3. Post titles. Post titles should be substantive. Single-word and all-caps titles are not allowed; neither are low-effort titles like “Please help.” When asking for help with questions from tests or books, include the source of the question in the post title. Examples of appropriate titles might include "Help with writing question from Bluebook Test 2" or "Help with question from Erica Meltzer grammar book."

4. No crowdsourcing of easily Google-able information. If you are wondering when scores are released or whether you can use your favorite calculator on test day, please use a search engine before asking in r/SAT.

5. No unanswerable or excessively subjective questions. Do not ask whether your score is “good” or whether it is “possible” to improve by a given number of points within a given time frame. Do not start new threads asking for score predictions; score prediction requests are permitted only in the official test day and score release discussion threads.

6. No advertisements or solicitations. Do not use r/SAT to promote free or paid products or services. Do not use r/SAT to promote your website, app, social media profile, or YouTube channel. Do not attempt to circumvent these rules by telling users to PM you or to contact you outside of the sub. If you need clarification, please contact the moderators.

7. No copyright infringement. Do not post links to, or otherwise direct users to, pirated versions of books or other resources under copyright. Posting images of individual questions is fine, provided that the images do not display watermarks or other evidence of piracy.

8. No account sharing. Do not offer to share, or ask others to share, login information for any subscription-based online test prep services or products.

9. No cheating. Do not use r/SAT to circulate any leaked test content, and do not use r/SAT to request or offer any sort of cheating assistance. Anyone caught using the official test day discussion threads to solicit or offer time-difference-based cheating assistance will be immediately and permanently banned.

10. Post and comment in English. Because English is the only language that all moderators can read, all posts and comments should be in English. Sorry, but we have to be able to moderate the sub, and we cannot moderate posts and comments that we cannot read and understand.

Prep Materials

Official Digital SAT Resources Megathread

Official DESMOS Thread

Upcoming Test Dates

May 4, 2024 (Registration Deadline: April 19, 2024) Score Release Date: May 17, 2024

June 1, 2024 (Registration Deadline: May 16, 2024) Score Release Date: June 14, 2024

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Bringing Guitar to the Testing Center??

Title basically. Its just my first time taking the SAT so I’m really clueless as to this all.

I’m in a band and have a gig to play soon after the SAT tomorrow. I have to take public transportation to the spot so I have no choice but to bring my guitar with me (in its case) if I wanna play. Will I be turned back from the testing center for bringing the guitar or will it be treated like any other back pack and just stored away at the site? Thank you

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2024/05/04
02:37 UTC

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SAT Admission ticket

I’m out of town at my brother’s college graduation and I have my SAT tomorrow. I just realized I didn’t print out my admission ticket yet, am I able to just screenshot it or take a picture and use that?

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2024/05/04
02:33 UTC

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Bluebook app..

My son takes the test tomorrow but says he is using the school provided computer. I notice that to get the test registration, it seats you must download Bluebook and set it up. Is this necessary if he is not using a personal device for testing? What’s the solution to provide his registration without downloading Bluebook?

1 Comment
2024/05/04
02:08 UTC

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SAT soon and i haven’t studied once. Gonna flunk

hey guys so i take the SAT this weekend and im actually cooked. i haven’t studied one bit. i haven’t picked up one book or anything. any tips to get at least a 1100? 😀

2 Comments
2024/05/04
02:06 UTC

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May 4th SAT math module 2

I thought I did really good on the first module for math but for some reason the second module was also pretty easy so I think I got the easier module which is really bad…Can anyone who already finished the may 4 dsat try to remember the math questions you did and post it on here?

14 Comments
2024/05/04
02:01 UTC

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Does anyone have any spells to help with this exam tomorrow?

I don't want anything too hard, and voodoo didn't go too well last time. Potions are fun but it probably won't have enough time to marinate and ferment. I just need a simple spell.

PS: don't recommend summoning because that did not go well last time either. Witchcraft recommended! Thanks in advance <333

0 Comments
2024/05/04
01:57 UTC

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Should I take the SAT or ACT?

March 20th SAT: 1350 (640 math, 710 verbal)

Today’s practice ACT: 29 (31 English, 29 math, 23 reading, 31 science)

I hired a test prep tutor. Which test should I prepare for with her?

Before the March SAT I took the Princeton Review course (I think it was like 5 sessions) and two of their practice tests. I didn’t take it that seriously though or study much. My school paid for everything.

The ACT today was with no studying at all. I had trouble with the timing. I felt rushed and couldn’t look over any of my answers. I think that was my main problem with reading, which in real life I feel good about.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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2024/05/04
01:36 UTC

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can someone explain this question please? it's from the CB released questions

10 Comments
2024/05/04
01:23 UTC

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how do superscores work?

so when applying to school doesn't ur councler have to like send a score report to the school? if so, how would u get a "super-score" report?

like if I wanted to super score would they see my lowest score? like I got a 1460 (670 and 790 math) and a 1520 (750 reading and 770 math), so like if I wanted a super score, would universities ONLY see my 790 math and 750 reading? or would they also see my disgusting 670 reading score?

also, kinda unrelated, but are you guys able to self report scores to universities or is it ur councler? cause for my brother who applied it was his councler who automatically sent them (which he didn't want so it kinda screwed him over). bc like I'm scared she's gonna send all 4 of my scores (which kinda suck) and mess me up, idk tho.

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2024/05/04
01:15 UTC

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Seeking SAT Prep Advice for My Boyfriend's Sibling - First-Generation College student

I'm reaching out for some guidance and advice on SAT preparation for my boyfriend's younger sibling. They're a sophomore in high school and have been talking about going to college, but i nor anyone in their family has been through the college process before. I want to do everything I can to support them and help them achieve their goals.

Could anyone please point me in the best directions for SAT prep resources, strategies, and any other tips or advice you think would be beneficial? Whether it's online courses, study guides, practice tests, or personal experiences, I'm open to all suggestions.

1 Comment
2024/05/04
01:12 UTC

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Practice test 5 score

i just took practice test 5 and got a 1160. i scored 620 in reading and writing and 540 in math. am i cooked for tmr??

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2024/05/04
01:06 UTC

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New digital test version

Is it the case that the SAT has new digital test version? I heard that students are allowed to use a calculator for ALL questions. There is NO calculator vs non calculator test sections anymore. I also heard that some types of questions on the old version are no longer on the digital version. If it is the case, what textbook or resources are you recommending?

1 Comment
2024/05/03
23:41 UTC

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ID not matching name on ticket

I’m planning on writing the SATs but realized that the name i put for the sign in is my english name but all my forms of id have my chinese name. Is there any way that I can fix this?

1 Comment
2024/05/03
22:56 UTC

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took the sat on April 10th, can't see my score

on college board i can only see my psat score, and on the bluebook app i can only see my psat/nmsqt score. is there a number I should call about this? should i fill out a form? help please :(

1 Comment
2024/05/03
22:34 UTC

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What are the best way to study for the SAT?

Hi,

Upcoming SAT taker here! I want to be fully prepared for the SAT by the time I take it next April. I really want a 1400+. I currently have a good GPA but I find myself forgetting a lot of the material taught in class. Is there any websites (free) or youtube videos that can help me boost my score. I just received my PSAT10 score and got a 840 which I'm not proud of but really want to change it ASAP. I did horrible on the math. Do you guys have any tips on how to study for math and really memorize everything? I'm really committed to getting a good score so please leave all your tricks and tips. I really would appreciate it! Thank you :)

I can do some IXL and Khan Academy practice but is there anything else?

0 Comments
2024/05/03
21:50 UTC

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Can’t Find My SAT Scores

Before you ask, yes I’ve looked it up. I know it’s supposed to be on college board, but when I’ve logged in it isn’t there. I can see my PSAT score from 2023 but I’m unable to see my SAT scores from this year. They were supposed to come out today but I’m unable to see them.

1 Comment
2024/05/03
20:14 UTC

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can’t sleep! pls write advices how to get sleep immediately

0 Comments
2024/05/03
20:02 UTC

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Does College Board release the March DSAT exam and will they release the upcoming May exam?

3 Comments
2024/05/03
23:39 UTC

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SAT Testing Center is empty...

Ok so I'm pretty sure everyone's taking the SAT right now but I arrived at my testing center and it's completely empty. There's literally nobody here except for me and several other test takers. I'm thinking maybe the proctors forgot about the SAT today and didn't show up?? Has this happened to anyone before? What should I do?

9 Comments
2024/05/03
23:25 UTC

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gonna BAG the superscore tmr

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2024/05/03
23:11 UTC

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Are linear (non-adaptive) college board practice tests worth it?

I took the SAT not too long ago, but I used up all the adaptive blue book practice tests studying for it. I am thinking about retaking it because my practice test scores were significantly higher than my actual scores and I feel like I might be able to improve some more. I'm wondering if it's worth using the non adaptive tests or if there are better ways to practice? If it matters I am hoping to get a higher math score mostly.

2 Comments
2024/05/03
23:10 UTC

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August SAT registration

I’m trying to register for the August test, but the only upcoming test shown on the registration page is the June one. Is this happening to everyone? I really need to sign up quick before spots get filled

3 Comments
2024/05/03
22:44 UTC

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What do I do if my laptop battery life doesn't last 3 hours?

My laptop lasts like 2 hours. CB said I need 3+ for the DSAT (I'm taking it in June). I wasn't planning on buying a whole new laptop yet (I was gonna do it this time next year) but I guess I can if I have to.

Can I buy a powerbank and plug my laptop into that during the test? I think I remember on the CB website that we can bring an "external charger" but that it's school-specific?

Any ideas? My test is June 1 and I'm kinda stressing about this.

5 Comments
2024/05/03
22:30 UTC

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my plan for tomorrow

Gonna go home after work, take a nice long shower, make sure I have my admissions ticket, and get some rest. At first I wanted to cram in as much as I can but honestly i’d probably stress myself out. I’d rather take it easy, relax, and know I have plenty of time to get my score up by senior year. Good luck to everyone tomorrow I wish you all the best. :)

3 Comments
2024/05/03
22:27 UTC

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Any tips for test anxiety

2 Comments
2024/05/03
22:25 UTC

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Cant sleep, Gotta be ready in 2 Hours💔

Help me out pls how do i sleep i completely forgot how to

2 Comments
2024/05/03
22:06 UTC

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