Test Structure of the Redesigned SAT
Structural Differences Between the Exams
| Old SAT | New SAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Sections | 11 (With Experimental Section) | 5 (With Optional Essay Section) |
| Critical Reading tests | 3 (20-25 minutes each) | One 65 minute Reading Test |
| Writing Tests | 3 Writing Tests (10-25 minutes each) | One 35-minute Writing and Language Test |
| Math Tests | 3 (10-25 minutes each) | One 55 minute section with claculator One 25-minute section without calculator |
| Essay Tests | 1 Required Essay Test (25 minutes) | 1 Option Essay Test (50 minutes) |
| Experimental Sections | 1 | 0 |
Number of Questions and Timing
| Old SAT | New SAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Reading | 67 Questions 70 minutes | 52 Questions 65 minutes |
| Writing | 49 Questions 60 minutes | 35 Questions 44 minutes |
| Math | 54 Questions 70 minutes | 58 Questions 80 minutes |