Everything needed to plan for the SAT (SAT) exam: number of questions, time limit, passing score, and the official domain weightings. For the domain checklist, see the SAT study guide. For a week-by-week plan, see the SAT study plan.
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SAT (SAT) is a High School level College Board certification exam with 98 questions in 134 minutes (last checked 2026-10-19). It covers 2 domains: Reading and Writing (50%); Math (50%).
Exam code
SAT
Questions
98
Time limit
134 min
Passing score
Not published
Official domains
2
Level
High School
Provider
College Board
Practice questions
200+ on CertStud
| Domain | Weight | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Writing | 50% | Evidence-based reading and writing |
| Math | 50% | Mathematical reasoning and problem-solving |
Percentages reflect published official domain weightings. Prerequisite knowledge and current scoring rules are confirmed on the College Board exam page before booking.
The SAT figure on file is 98 questions. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the current figure with College Board before you book.
The SAT time limit on file is 134 minutes. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the current figure with College Board before you book.
The SAT exam is scored against a competency standard rather than a published percentage, so no single passing score applies. Confirm the current scoring standard on the official College Board exam page before you book.
The SAT exam covers 2 official domains: Reading and Writing (50%), Math (50%).
Reading and Writing carries the heaviest weighting on the SAT exam at 50% of the exam. Evidence-based reading and writing
SAT is the exam code for SAT (SAT Digital Exam), a High School level College Board certification exam covering 2 domains.
The SAT passing figure on file is a competency standard rather than a published percentage. Plan for 98 questions across 134 minutes, weighted by domain: 50% Reading and Writing, 50% Math. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the current figure with College Board before you book.
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