New SAT duration

I've heard there have been some changes to the SAT format. Does anyone know how long the new SAT now takes?

Hello! Yes, you're correct. The College Board has shifted the SAT to a fully digital format as of 2024. The new structure of the digital SAT is as follows:

- Reading and Writing: two 32-minute modules, to complete 54 questions. This means you have about 71 seconds per question.

- Math: two 35-minute modules, to complete 44 questions. Here, you have 96 seconds per question, or a little over a minute and a half.

So, the total duration of the digital SAT is 134 minutes, to complete 98 questions. That's a bit over 2 hours, which is shorter than the older version of the test. Now, you get the results faster as well, typically within a few days. It's been designed to be more streamlined and to better fit into students' busy schedules. Good luck with your prep!