The transition to the Digital SAT has introduced a game-changing tool: the embedded Desmos Graphing Calculator. While a scientific calculator is available, the Graphing Calculator is the true powerhouse. It allows you to visualize algebra, solve systems without substitution, and even "hack" difficult questions using regressions. This guide covers everything you need to know to master Desmos for the SAT, from basic setup to advanced "cheat codes."

Mastering the SAT math section is key to performing well on the Digital SAT, but to get an 800, you need more than just formulas. What we’ve learned is that students like you usually lose to the clock. Here’s how to maximize every second of the 70 minutes.

Stop panicking about the math section. The Digital SAT isn't just a test of how much geometry you remember from sophomore year. It’s a test of logic, efficiency, and how well you can use the tools provided. If you want to jump from a 600 to a 700+ (or break that perfect 800 barrier), you don't need to be a calculus genius. You just need to work smarter. Here are the 10 must-know SAT math tips to hack the test and maximize your score.

As college application deadlines loom, the panic often sets in. You look at your transcript and realize your GPA isn't quite where you want it to be. Naturally, students start asking the impossible questions: Can I rewrite my sophomore year history? Can I fit three years of extracurriculars into three months? The harsh reality is that most of your application is set in stone. GPA and extracurriculars are 4-year marathons. By the time you reach junior or senior year, that story is largely written. You cannot go back in time to study harder for a chemistry final or join the debate team as a freshman. However, there is one massive lever left that can completely transform your application's competitiveness in just 8 to 12 weeks: Your SAT score.

The transition to the Digital SAT has fundamentally changed the game. It’s not just a paper test on a screen; it’s a completely different beast with its own rules, exploits, and strategies. While the core math and grammar concepts haven't changed, the way you are tested has. The test is now adaptive, shorter, and—crucially—allows the use of the powerful Desmos graphing calculator on every single math question. If you are just starting your Junior Year Roadmap, or still prepping with strategies from 2020, you are leaving points on the table. Here are 5 advanced strategies to master the Digital SAT in 2025.

If you are a high school junior, you have probably heard the rumors: Junior year is the hardest. You are juggling AP classes, varsity sports, and leadership roles. And looming over all of it is the SAT. The biggest mistake students make isn't "not studying enough"—it's studying at the wrong time. Many students wait until the fall of their Senior year to get serious. By then, college application deadlines are breathing down their necks, and the added pressure tanks their scores. The secret to a 1500+ isn't just intelligence; it's timing. Here is the optimal SAT timeline for the Class of 2027 to lock in a high score before Senior year even starts

For decades, "SAT Vocabulary" was a nightmare. Students spent months memorizing obscure words like pulchritudinous or lachrymose—words they would never use again. If you are prepping for the Digital SAT in 2026, we have good news: The era of the "dictionary definition" test is over. However, the new "Words in Context" questions are tricky in a completely different way. If you are still studying with flashcards from 2015, you are studying for the wrong test. Here is how to actually prepare for the Reading & Writing section today.

The Reading & Writing section of the Digital SAT can feel subjective. Sometimes, it feels like you are guessing what the author "implied." But there is one part of the section that is 100% objective, black-and-white, and predictable: Standard English Conventions (Grammar). There is no "interpretation" here. A semicolon is either right, or it’s wrong. If you master these rules, you essentially get "free points" that buffer you against the harder vocabulary questions. Here are the 5 rules you must know.