Information About The New 2016 SAT

The scoring between the old SAT and new SAT changed from a scoring of 600-2400 to 400-1600. There is also no penalty for incorrect answers. Another newly introduced option is the ability to take the test online, rather than on paper.

Subjects Tested On The SAT

The subjects that are tested on the 2016 SAT include Mathematics, Critical Reading and Vocabulary. There is also an essay portion that is optional. We recommend taking the essay each time, if you are not sure which college you want to attend, because some do not superscore SAT scores (pick and choose which scores to take from which SAT session you sat for).

About The Essay Portion

The essay for the SAT must be hand-written and the prompt (provided in the SAT booklet) must be fully answered. For this portion, you may use examples from personal experiences, common knowledge and information given to you from the prompt.

Amount Of Time Allotted Per Subject

Section Total Question Total Time (minutes)
Reading 52 65
Writing 44 35
Math 58 80
Essay (Optional) 1 50

How To Manage Your Time On The Test

Section Total Questions Total Time Approximate Time Per Question
Reading 52 65 1 minute & 15 seconds
Writing 44 35 47 seconds
Math 58 80 1 minute & 15 seconds (no calculator), 1 minute 26 seconds (calculator)


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