Study Guide
What's on the exam, which units to prioritize, the best free resources, and a 3-minute check to know if you're ready.
Pass Rate
varies
Published exam data
Prep Time
15-25h
Typical for first attempt
Units
4
Covered on the exam
Digital SAT Reading & Writing (since March 2024) — 54 questions across two 32-minute adaptive modules. 100% multiple-choice (4 options). Every question pairs with a single short passage (1-2 paragraphs). Covers Craft & Structure, Information & Ideas, Standard English Conventions, and Expression of Ideas.
Craft and Structure
vocabulary in context · text structure · author's purpose
Information and Ideas
central ideas · supporting evidence · inferences
Standard English Conventions
punctuation · sentence boundaries · subject-verb agreement
Expression of Ideas
rhetorical synthesis · transitions · logical organization
SAT Reading & Writing rewards students who've seen the question patterns, not just the definitions. Budget half your prep for recall and half for applying concepts to scenarios.
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Don't re-watch content you already know. Drill the 1-2 units flagged as weak. Exam-format flashcards + MCQs give you the question patterns, not just terms.
Simulate the real exam under time pressure. Miss it, and you'll know exactly which unit to revisit.
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