##Welcome to official SAT prep on Khan Academy!

This set of courses will walk you through the SAT assessment, providing articles, video lessons, and exercises covering every type of question you will see on the test. Taking a standardized test can be an intimidating prospect, but practicing on Khan Academy can sharpen your skills, boost your confidence, and ensure that you’re prepared for anything the test might throw at you.

We’re glad you’re here, and we’re excited to help you achieve the best score you can on test day!

###What is the SAT?

The SAT is a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States. It measures reading, writing, and math skills that are foundational to both college and career readiness. Many colleges and universities use SAT scores, alongside GPA and other factors, to evaluate applicants. And because the skills it measures are the same ones used for placement at community colleges and in workforce training programs, preparing for the SAT can pay off no matter which path you take after high school.

###What is the format of the SAT?

The SAT has two sections, a Reading and Writing section and a Math section. The test contains 98 questions administered over 2 hours and 14 minutes:

  • Reading and Writing Module 1 | 32 minutes, 27 questions
  • Reading and Writing Module 2 | 32 minutes, 27 questions
  • Math Module 1 | 35 minutes, 22 questions
  • Math Module 2 | 35 minutes, 22 questions

###When is the SAT offered?

The SAT is offered eight times a year. A single test date is offered on a Saturday in each of these months: August, September, October, November, December, March, May, and June. The specific dates vary from year to year, so make sure to check College Board’s SAT Dates and Deadlines webpage for specific testing dates and registration deadlines.

Participating high schools around the country also offer an in-school SAT for their students. This is called SAT School Day and is typically in either October or April. If your school offers this service, teachers or administrators will let you know well in advance and will provide registration instructions.

###How do I sign up for the SAT?

Students must register for the SAT by creating a College Board account and selecting a test date from College Board’s SAT Dates and Deadlines page.

If you’ve ever taken one of the PSAT tests or a computer-based Advanced Placement (AP®) exam, you already have a College Board account. It’s important to use that same account for every College Board test you take. If you create a new one, having two separate accounts may cause identity-verification issues on test day.

###How is the SAT administered?

The SAT is administered at approved College Board testing locations and must be taken on a computer using College Board’s Bluebook app.

The computer can be your personal laptop, one you’ve borrowed from a friend or family member, or one loaned to you by College Board. For SAT School Day in some states, testing devices may be provided by the school administering the test. Information on approved devices can be found on College Board’s Approved Devices page, and information on getting your device ready for test day can be found on College Board’s SAT Device Readiness page.

If you think you will need to borrow a device from College Board, check the SAT Device Lending page, and remember that lending requests must be submitted at least 30 days before your test date.

###What are my next steps?

Before registering for the SAT and starting your prep work, we recommend reviewing the rest of the articles in this About the SAT unit to ensure you understand what’s on the test and how best to prepare. After that, begin working through our SAT Reading and Writing and SAT Math courses at your own pace.

Good luck! You’ve got this.