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Personalized digital SAT prep to boost your score
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How to improve your SAT score with Acely
Custom SAT study plan
Accurate SAT score predictions
AI tutor with hints & explanations
Progress tracking and reports
Study plan that adapts in real time
Input your baseline score, goal score, and test date, and Acely will create a personalized study plan that dynamically adapts as you practice. The plans are self-paced, but include daily prioritized tasks so it's easy to know where to focus.
9,000 SAT questions for consistent practice
All practice questions are created by Acely's in-house curriculum team, comprised of experienced educators, test prep experts, and test-writers. The question bank is consistently updated to ensure students study fully aligned material.
Acely's SAT question bank has three times as many questions as the College Board's question bank, so students will never run out of study material. Additionally, the question bank is organized by domain and subdomain, so it's easy to practice a single section and track your accuracy and progress within that section.
“Acely was very helpful, and I surprised myself and got a 1590!!”
“My favorite feature was having full-length practice tests that were slightly harder than the actual thing. This was great because not only did I not have to worry about running out of Collegeboard's official tests, but also because it prepared me very well for the difficulty of the exam.”
Anthony, Acely SAT Student
30 SAT practice tests that mirror the official digital SAT
By combining Acely's tests with the eight Bluebook tests available, students have enough fresh content to complete one test per week for 8 months.
- Take a full-length SAT exam or one section
- Practice the pacing and difficulty of module 1 and 2 on the adaptive exam
- In-depth score report with insights on pacing and accuracy
Progress dashboards that keep students motivated
Ditch the old prep books that offer zero feedback. Acely's dashboard is built for the new digital SAT. It instantly analyzes your performance, providing the specific, actionable insights you need to see real progress and stay engaged.
Deciding between the SAT and the ACT
The SAT and the ACT have many similarities and differences, so how do you choose which one is the best fit? It depends a lot on your goals, academic strengths, and sometimes, even geographic location.
Many schools may offer one as a school-test day, but not the other. If you prefer paper tests, only the ACT still has a paper format. Read our SAT vs ACT guide to compare the tests, or use our ACT to SAT conversion chart to compare scores and see what you need for your target schools.
1360 → 1520
“Thanks to Acely, I was able to get a 1520 on my September SAT and could apply to my dream colleges.”
Panshul, Acely SAT Student
What is the digital SAT?
The digital SAT is the current, digital version of the SAT that went into effect in 2024. It's shorter than the old paper SAT (about 2 hours 14 minutes), adaptive (your performance on module one determines which module two you get), and includes a built-in Desmos calculator for the entire math section.
Explore our SAT resource hub
Learn everything you need to know for your SAT prep, from strategy guides to specific tips for the Reading and Writing and Math sections.
Ultimate SAT study guide
Explore our comprehensive guide for the 2026 SAT and learn the ins and outs of structure, content, strategy, and more.
SAT Reading & Writing guide
Understand the R&W section structure and content, and the best tips to prepare for success on test day.
SAT Math guide
Deep dive into the Math section, including structure, content, and strategies to succeed on test day.
SAT strategy guide
Discover why strategy, not memorization, is the key to a high SAT score, and learn how to take the test.
SAT scoring guide
Figure out what score to aim for depending on your goals and learn how the test is scored.
SAT study methods
Learn about effective study techniques and methods that can help take your SAT prep to the next level.
SAT time management
Discover why pacing on the digital SAT is a game changer and learn key time management strategies.
SAT accommodations
Understand everything about accommodations on the SAT, from extended time to multiple breaks.
Mastering the SAT retake
Unlock effective retake strategies and learn how superscores can be your advantage in college admissions.
ACT to SAT conversion chart
Compare ACT and SAT scores and look up what scores you may need for your college goals.
Desmos cheat sheet
Master the built-in Desmos calculator with step-by-step strategies for algebra, geometry, and more on the digital SAT.
SAT vs ACT
Compare the digital SAT and the ACT to see which test fits your strengths and how to decide.
How to prepare for the digital SAT in 4 steps
Get ready for test day with a clear path: baseline, goals, resources, and practice.
- Take a full-length practice test to get your baseline score.
- Set your goal score and test date so you have a clear target.
- Explore the SAT resource hub above to set a goal, understand the format, set a study schedule, and get tips and strategies along the way.
- Take full-length practice tests regularly and review your pacing and accuracy.
Desmos on the digital SAT
Learning how to effectively use Desmos on SAT math problems in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, can help you improve pacing and reduce human error.
Algebra
Desmos instantly graphs linear equations, inequalities, and quadratics to find intersection points, shaded regions, roots, and vertices.
Geometry
Desmos is great for coordinate geometry: Plot points, draw lines, and graph the equation of a circle to easily find its center or radius.
Trigonometry
Graph trig functions or solve trig equations by finding their intersections.
Data Analysis
To make sense of statistics, input data into a table to create scatter plots or instantly find lines of best fit (regression) by clicking the 'Add Regression' button.
Accuracy
Check your work and reduce human error in arithmetic and graphing.
Speed and Efficiency
Complex calculations, graphing, and even the ability to solve systems of equations can be done in seconds.
Why Acely? See how we compare.
While Bluebook and Khan Academy offer great free resources, there are a limited number of practice tests available and are missing key insights, including pacing. Acely offers everything students need to hit their goal score in one place.
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Personalized study plan
Get a daily schedule tailored to your skill level, weaknesses, and target test date.
Practice questions
Access thousands of official-style questions with detailed explanations.
9,000
3,500+
Practice tests
Take full-length, timed digital practice tests that simulate official exam conditions.
30
8
Interactive score reports
Get instant feedback, score breakdowns, and performance analytics after every test.
AI tutor
Ask unlimited questions and get instant step-by-step help from an AI tutor, anytime.
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Pacing insights
Identify which question types or sections slow you down, and learn to finish on time.
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Get more insights on the digital SAT, goal scores, and more.
There are many changes, including:
- The Digital SAT is shorter than the paper SAT. The paper SAT used to take 3 hours and 15 minutes to complete, and the DSAT will take 2 hours and 14 minutes to complete. This means time management is even more critical than it was before.
- There are shorter reading passages and only one question per passage on the Digital SAT. On the paper SAT, there used to be multiple questions related to one long passage.
- The DSAT is adaptive. Depending on how you perform on the first Reading & Writing and Math modules, your second modules for each section may be easier or harder.
- Unlike the paper SAT, on the digital version, you will have access to a calculator for the entire math section. You can practice using the Desmos online graphing calculator here.
Khan Academy is an excellent free resource for learning and reviewing SAT concepts, and we encourage students to use it. However, Acely was built specifically for the digital SAT and is the best platform to use to achieve your goal score. While Khan can help with initial concept review, Acely provides:
- Personalized study plans that guarantee every minute of your prep counts.
- 9,000 targeted questions ideal for drilling weaknesses.
- 30 full-length practice tests (far more than the 8 official Bluebook tests) so you never run out of test-like practice.
- An AI tutor that gives detailed hints and explanations, and can explain things in a different way.
Use Khan Academy to start with some basic practice, then use Acely for test-taking strategies, a custom study plan, and more to prepare you for test day.
This all depends on your baseline score, your target score, and your test date.
To see the most improvement, we recommend studying for at least 3 months for at least 10 hours per week. This can help students boost their score by ~100 points.
With 20 hours of studying per week for 3 months, students can boost their score by more than 150 points. Again, this greatly depends on their starting score.
For best results, we recommend following Acely's Study Plan that dynamically updates as you take Acely mock exams and work through problems in practice mode. For a complete roadmap including pacing and study planning, see our Ultimate SAT 2026 Guide.
Yes! Acely includes PSAT support so students can prepare for the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test in their junior year of high school. Students can watch their PSAT practice test scores improve as they study with Acely so that by October of their junior year, they're ready to unlock scholarship opportunities. Read more on Acely's PSAT prep page to learn why the PSAT/NMSQT is an important exam to prepare for.
This varies depending on the school you're applying to! This is a great resource to figure out what your target score should be based on a specific school. Don't forget that you can retake the SAT and submit a superscore to many schools as well.
Make sure to research the specific superscore policy for the colleges and universities you're applying to.