Hey everyone, I saw the SAT's going to be digital soon. Has anyone heard whether the digital version's easier or harder than the paper version? Any insights would be appreciated.
The digital changeover should not significantly alter the relative difficulty level of the SAT. The content and question types by and large remain the same. The grading scale is built so that a raw score will translate to the same scaled score, whether the test taker took the paper or digital version.
That said, the transition from a paper-based to a digital test may pose some challenges and advantages. For instance, you'll need to get familiar with the digital format, such as navigating through questions, using the online calculator for the math sections, highlighting, and eliminating answer choices. Prior computer-based testing experience could be an advantage here, and you can prepare by taking practice tests in the digital format.
On the flip side, taking a digital test might come with certain benefits: a cleaner testing interface, fewer chances of human error in answering questions (misbubbling), immediate score availability, and environmental sustainability.
Overall, whether it feels easier or harder may depend on your comfort level with digital tests. Practice, as always, is key to both understand the format and to improve your performance.
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