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    Digital SAT Timing Chart

    The Digital SAT is short, but the modules move quickly. This timing chart gives the section-by-section pacing targets students need before test day.

    Digital SAT timing

    Each section has two modules. You can move around inside a module, but you cannot return to a module after submitting it.

    ModuleQuestionsTimePace
    Reading & Writing Module 12732 minutesAbout 71 seconds/question
    Reading & Writing Module 22732 minutesAbout 71 seconds/question
    Math Module 12235 minutesAbout 95 seconds/question
    Math Module 22235 minutesAbout 95 seconds/question

    Pacing checkpoints

    Use checkpoints instead of staring at the timer after every question.

    • Reading & Writing: question 14 with about 16 minutes left.
    • Math: question 11 with about 17 minutes left.
    • Leave 2-3 minutes for flagged questions if possible.

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    FAQs

    How long is the Digital SAT?

    The Digital SAT has 2 hours and 14 minutes of testing time plus one 10-minute break.

    Which section has more time per question?

    Math has more time per question: about 95 seconds compared with about 71 seconds in Reading & Writing.

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