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ExplainerThe Digital SAT, Explained: Sections, Timing, Adaptive Modules and ScoringHow the digital SAT works in 2026: two sections, four adaptive modules, 2 hours 14 minutes, the built-in calculator, how scoring works and the 2026–27 test dates. 5 min read
Study planSAT Study Schedule: 4-, 8- and 12-Week Plans That Fit a Real WeekFree SAT study schedules for 4, 8 and 12 weeks, a weekly template that fits around school, and a simple way to track progress and reschedule when life gets in the way. 4 min read
GuideHow to Take an SAT Diagnostic Test (and Turn the Results Into a Plan)A step-by-step guide to taking an SAT diagnostic test under real conditions, reviewing every miss with an error log, and turning the results into a focused study plan. 4 min read
RankingThe Best Free SAT Prep Resources in 2026, RankedEight genuinely free SAT prep resources ranked by how well they match the digital SAT, from official Bluebook practice tests to the question bank, Khan Academy and Desmos. 4 min read
How-toHow to Use AI as an SAT Study Buddy Without Letting It Do the ThinkingWhat AI study tools are good and bad at for SAT prep, a five-step routine that keeps you learning, and copy-and-paste prompts for hints, explanations and practice. 4 min read
College searchDo Colleges Require the SAT for Fall 2027? Where 25 Top Schools StandTest-required, test-optional or test-blind: SAT policies at 25 selective colleges for Fall 2027 applicants, checked on each school's admissions site, with recent score ranges. 3 min read
College searchHow to Build a Balanced College List: Reach, Target and Likely SchoolsA practical guide to the college search: how to sort schools into reach, target and likely using admit rates and SAT ranges, how many to apply to, and a month-by-month timeline. 5 min read