The SAT is not only a test of your aptitude but also a test of your mental stamina–you need a combination of precision, accuracy and speed to ace the SAT test.
How long is the SAT? That is an obvious follow-up question. In this article, we aim to elaborate on the different SAT sections, SAT sectional breaks and overall amount of time taken to complete the SAT. The SAT exam consists of two sections:
Reading & Writing
Mathematics
The total duration of the digital SAT exam is 2 hours and 14 minutes, with an optional 10-minute break. The table below shows the breakup of the total SAT test duration:
The test has one optional 10-minute break–after the Reading & Writing section and before the Mathematics section.
Why is the Break Important?
A break between your SAT exam can be a crucial component of your testing; make it a part of your strategy and plan your test accordingly–every minute can make a difference.
What does a break do? It helps you drink water, shake off jitters, and refocus your mind towards the next section. It’s really all about biology: Understand what glucose (sugar) levels do to your body. During an examination, make sure that you remain hydrated and have optimum sugar levels. When sugar levels drop below normal, you might shiver and lose focus; while the loss of water can be tiring. So, make sure that you use the break to your advantage to keep your body and mind in optimal conditions.
Prepping for the SATs involves building your mental stamina alongside brushing up your knowledge and skills in Math and English. But fear not, talk to us at Jamboree for a personalised SAT preparation guide!
When Does SAT Exam Start & Order of the Sections
The test center opens at 7:45 a.m. on test day and close at 8 a.m if you are taking the SAT exam on a weekend. Preliminary instructions are read to the students once they are seated in their examination room and the test begins between 8:30 a.m and 9 a.m. Coming to the order of the sections, in SAT both verbal sections come first, followed by two quant sections.
Additional SAT Exam Day Instructions
Bring a fully charged device with Bluebook application installed
Timing is an important factor for SAT prep. No matter which SAT exam preparation mode you choose, ensure proper time management in order to ace the exam.
Practice & prepare for SAT under timed conditions
Prioritise easy questions first
Utilise SAT breaks wisely while doing the SAT prep
Analyze detailed performance insights to have a better understanding of your SAT exam preparation.
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