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SAT

Our students consistently achieve impressive gains and top scores as a result of our comprehensive, holistic approach to standardized test preparation.

  • The SAT consists of two sections, each with two modules: reading and writing, and math section
  • Since March of 2024, the SAT is "stage adaptive," meaning that the difficulty of subsequent modules depends on the student's accuracy on previous ones.
  • Empire Edge specializes in providing personalized SAT test prep to students in New York City. Our comprehensive curriculum and course books contain challenging practice material to be completed during weekly tutoring sessions, along with nightly, digital homework assignments intended to cement understanding of each topic. Every SAT tutor undergoes a rigorous training program and passes a challenging certification exam in order to qualify as an SAT tutor with Empire Edge. When you come to us for SAT test prep, your child will receive the best tutoring from some of the most extensively trained professionals in the industry.
  • If you would like to learn more about our SAT test prep, contact us today!

Quick Facts

Frequency

7 times/year

2025-26 Test Dates

  • June 7, 2025
  • August 23, 2025 (limited availability, register early)
  • September 13, 2025
  • October 4, 2025
  • November 8, 2025
  • December 6, 2025
  • March 14, 2026
  • May 2, 2026
  • June 6, 2026

Duration

2 hours, 25 minutes

Section & Scores

  • Section 1: Reading and Writing (800 points)
    • Module 1: General
    • Module 2: Depending on performance on Module 1, “Easier” or “Harder”
  • Section 2: Math (800 points)
    • Module 1: General
    • Module 2: Depending on performance on Module 1, “Easier” or “Harder”

Total Score

  • 1600 (800 Verbal + 800 Math)

When Should You Call Us?

Spring semester, sophomore year

Thinking about taking the ACT instead?

Take a look at how the exams compare, and learn more about our ACT tutoring here.

SAT
  • Reading and Writing (2 modules)
  • Math (2 modules)
ACT
  • English
  • Math
  • Reading
  • Science (optional as of September 2025)
  • Essay (optional - Empire Edge does not recommend)
SAT
  • 2 hours, 25 minutes
ACT
  • 2 hours and 45 minutes (assuming science section is taken)
SAT
  • 2 sections, stage-adaptive
  • Calculator and on-screen Desmos calculator allowed
  • Formulas provided
ACT
  • 1 section with calculator
  • Formulas NOT provided
SAT
  • Short-form reading comprehension
  • Grammar questions are mixed in
ACT
  • 4 passages (one is experimental)
  • Long-form, traditional reading comprehension
SAT
  • There is no separate English Section on the ditigal SAT
ACT
  • 5 passages
  • Grammar and usage is tested
SAT
  • No science-section
ACT
  • OPTIONAL AS OF SEPTEMBER 2025 (some colleges may still require it)
  • 7 science passages
  • 40 minutes
SAT
  • DISCONTINUES
ACT
  • Optional, not recommended since 2021
  • Read a topic prompt and set of three perspectives.
  • Write an essay stating your own perspective and analyzing the relationship between your views and those presented by at least one other perspective.

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