Hello, everyone! I am scheduled to take my SAT soon. Am trying to plan my day around it, but can't seem to find out what time the SAT starts and ends. Can someone help a fellow student out?
Hello! Sure, I'm happy to help with that. Normally, a typical SAT test center opens its doors at 7:45 a.m. local time, and it's a good idea to be there early as doors close at 8:00 a.m. Once the doors have closed, they rarely allow late students to enter. After all, the process of checking in itself may take a bit of time.
As for the end time, it can depend on a variety of factors including how long it takes to distribute the test materials and how quickly students complete the test questions. But on the whole, the digital SAT (since Spring 2024) typically takes around 134 minutes to complete, excluding breaks. You will get a couple of short breaks in between the sections. On average, most students finish their testing around 12:00 p.m, but it's prudent to prepare for the possibility that it might extend up to 1 p.m.
But remember, the actual completion time may vary and these are just estimations. Plan some flexibility into your day just to be safe. Good luck with your test!
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