SAT Tips, Study Plans, and Practice

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Learn about the SAT

Learn the basics about the SAT–including what to expect on Test Day.

What’s a good SAT score?
The new SAT is scored on a 1600 point scale. Your overall score is determined by combining your scores from the two sections: math and evidenced-based reading & writing. Read More >
Should I take the SAT or ACT?
The SAT and ACT are both standardized college admissions tests. Each test tests slightly different content in a different manner. Which one, or both, is right for you? Read More >
How do I register for the SAT?
The SAT is offered five times a year. Plan your test date wisely and check registration deadlines before you sign up. Read more >
How to interpret your SAT scores
Your SAT score report will overload you with information and numbers on how you did with each section and overall. Learn how to analyze it without confusion. Read More >

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Studying for the SAT

The SAT is scored on a 1600 point scale. The Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing sections are each scored out of 800 and combined to get the overall score. The SAT also features an optional essay portion that some schools may require.

SAT One Month Study Plan
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The Night before the SAT: What to Do
Proper preparation the night before the SAT is crucial to a stress free morning and better score on the test. Learn more >
How is vocabulary tested on the SAT?
Vocabulary makes up a substantial portion of the SAT reading and writing section. While the fill-in the blank questions are in the past, word in context questions still require you to have a strong grasp on vocabulary. Learn more >
What’s on the SAT: Reading & Writing
The SAT reading, writing, and language sections test your ability to summarize, synthesize, and express ideas clearly. These sections are composed of several passages with multiple choice questions. Learn more >
What’s on the SAT: Math
Between the two the SAT Math sections you will tackle a total 58 questions in 80 minutes. These questions test your knowledge of 4 math content areas with multiple choice and grid-in questions. Learn more >

SAT Prep Courses

The amount of time you should dedicate to prepping for the SAT largely depends on what your score is and how many points you want to raise it. Kaplan prep courses give you 18+ hours of instruction and additional resources and study plans so you can practice, prepare, and build confidence for Test Day.

SAT Prep – Live Online and In Person
Kaplan’s most popular SAT prep course: 18 hours of live online or in person instruction, 4 practice exams, the SAT channel, and course materials. Learn more >
SAT Prep PLUS
All the benefits of the classic SAT prep course plus three hours of private coaching, a math foundations course, and ACT prep and practice. Learn more >
SAT Live Online Essentials
More than 40 hours of interactive instruction all from the convenience of home. A personalized prep plan will keep you on track to ace the SAT. Learn more >
SAT Prep – Self-Paced Online
Want test prep on your terms? Prefer working on your own from home? With Kaplan’s self-paced online courses, you can work at your own place, at your own pace—wherever you are, at whatever time suits you. Learn more >
One-on-One Tutoring for the SAT
Kaplan’s one-on-one tutoring course for the SAT® is more than a teacher and a curriculum. It’s a robust study system with a SAT master as your personal guide. Learn more >
SAT Prep Books
Study proven strategies, boost your skills, practice your pacing, and become an expert at the SAT. Learn more >