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How to Tackle SAT® Literary Fiction Passages | Tips, Tricks, and Strategies for 2026–27
Literary fiction passages on the 2026-2027 digital SAT® can feel tricky because they rely on tone, character insight, and implied meaning rather than simple facts. With a clear step-by-step strategy and targeted practice, you can read faster, avoid trap answers, and turn these questions into score boosters.
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SAT® Experimental Questions | What They Are and Do They Count?
If you have ever taken a practice test and wondered, “Does the SAT have experimental questions?”, the short answer is yes. On the digital SAT, the College Board includes pretest (experimental) questions inside each module. They look like regular questions, but they do not count toward your score.
That is why it is smarter to understand how SAT experimental questions work than to waste time trying to spot them.
SAT® Word Choice (Diction) Questions | How to Spot and Fix Errors
SAT® word choice questions test how well you can recognize precise, accurate language in context. These questions focus on meaning, tone, and clarity rather than memorizing difficult vocabulary. Understanding SAT diction helps you avoid subtle errors that change an author’s intent. This guide breaks down how to identify common traps and fix word choice mistakes efficiently.
Hardest SAT® English (Reading & Writing) Questions
If SAT® English feels harder the closer you get to a high score, that’s not a coincidence. The hardest SAT Reading and Writing questions are designed to trip up even strong students by testing judgment, timing, and precision, not just grammar rules or reading ability. This page breaks down which questions are the hardest, why they feel that way, and how to approach them more effectively on the Digital SAT.
Subject Verb Agreement Questions on the SAT® RW Section | Practice Tips & Strategies
Subject-verb agreement is a crucial skill for achieving strong performance in the Digital SAT® Reading and Writing section. This guide explains the essential rules and common traps with SAT-style practice that help you master this grammar topic and boost accuracy across the exam.
Digital Built-In SAT® Calculator Guide | Features, Usage, and Strategies to Score Higher
The Digital SAT® gives you one major advantage that previous test formats never had: a built-in Desmos-style calculator available on every math question. This guide walks you through what the Digital SAT built-in calculator is, how it works, and how to get comfortable using it during practice and on test day.
SAT® Reading History Passage Tips | How to Read Effectively
SAT® history passages can feel intimidating at first. These passages often include formal language and complex arguments from historical texts. This guide explains how SAT history passages work and shares practical tips to read them accurately and efficiently.
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What Do SAT® Score Percentiles Mean?
A single SAT® score doesn’t tell the whole story. Your percentile indicates how you compare to students nationwide and helps you understand your standing more clearly. In this guide, you’ll
How To Cancel SAT® Scores
Once you decide to cancel your SAT® score, it’s important to know your options. This blog covers how to cancel your score and what happens if you miss the cancellation
How to Send SAT® Scores to Colleges
When you apply to college, you often need to send official SAT® scores through the College Board®. This guide explains how to send SAT scores to colleges, when to send
The Pros and Cons of Retaking the SAT® in 2026-2027
Retaking the SAT® can be a smart way to raise your score, strengthen your college applications, and improve scholarship eligibility. It can also backfire if you retake too soon, repeat
What Is a Superscore? (2026–2027) | How SAT® & ACT® Superscoring Works
A superscore is the highest possible total score created by combining your best section scores from multiple SAT® or ACT® test dates. In this guide, we’ll explain what superscoring means,
What To Bring On SAT® Test Day | A 2026-2027 Complete Checklist!
If you are taking the SAT® in 2026-2027, it is important to know what to bring for SAT test day so you can check in quickly and avoid any last-minute