Free SAT Prep Resources
There are 6 available practice tests for the 1600-point SAT® provided by the College Board.
Practice Test 1: Questions | Answer Explanations | Scoring
Practice Test 2: Questions | Answer Explanations | Scoring
Practice Test 3: Questions | Answer Explanations | Scoring
Practice Test 4: Questions | Answer Explanations | Scoring
Practice Test 5: Questions | Answer Explanations | Scoring
Practice Test 6: Questions | Answer Explanations | Scoring
There are also 3 available practice essay prompts.
Practice Essay 1: Essay | Score Explanation
Practice Essay 2: Essay | Score Explanation
Practice Essay 3: Essay | Score Explanation
Below are the official time limits for each SAT® section. Be sure to adhere to them for the most accurate score.
| SAT® Section | Time | # of Questions | Time per Question |
| Reading | 65 minutes | 52 | 75 seconds |
| Writing and Language | 35 minutes | 44 | 48 seconds |
| Math No Calculator | 25 minutes | 20 | 75 seconds |
| Math Calculator | 55 minutes | 38 | 87 seconds |
- You will need a calculator, scrap paper and a quiet place to work.
- Adhere to the time limit for each section. Breaks should be timed as well.
- Do not move to the next section until the timer runs out on the section you are working on.
- The SAT® Essay is optional for most students. Some students still opt to write it to demonstrate strong writing skills to prospective colleges. If you choose to opt in, the essay portion is 50 minutes long.
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