In 2022, the College Board announced that the SAT will soon be administered exclusively on a computer. The new digital format of the standardized exam will begin in March 2023 for international students; U.S. students will begin taking the digital SAT in March 2024. After the transition, pencil-and-paper tests will no longer be offered.
The change is a welcome one for many test takers, but how will the new format affect your test prep? One strategy is clear: if you’re planning to take the digital SAT, you’ll want to make sure you’re taking the right kind of practice exams. Let’s take a deep dive into digital SAT practice tests so you’ll be prepared for the online version of the exam.