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After working for some of the largest tutoring companies and boutique firms in New York City, I founded Curvebreakers in 2014 with a vision to create a tutoring company that emphasizes datadriven results with a personalized approach.  \nAt Curvebreakers, we're committed to empowering students to achieve their academic goals through personalized instruction, authentic assessment tools, and culturally responsive study materials that help them excel on college admissions exams. Our program is designed to prepare students to meet and exceed the SAT College Readiness Benchmarks and the ACT College and Career Readiness Standards.  \nWe prioritize personalized attention to school administrative staff, students, and parents while maintaining a family atmosphere. We believe that every student deserves equal access to the tools they need to succeed, and we're passionate about helping students reach their full potential.  \nToday, we'll delve into the changes brought about by the digital SAT and explore strategies to ensure students are well-equipped to excel. So, let's dive in together and discover how we can empower our students to break through the curve and achieve their academic aspirations.  \nNicholas LaPoma, Founder & President  \nWhat Has Changed?  \n App-based, adaptive testing  \n One-hour shorter test time  \n Two main sections instead of four  \n Each section consists of two modules  \n A calculator is now permitted on all math questions  \n Shorter reading passages and new question types  \n Results are available within days vs. weeks  \n Discontinued QAS reports  \nTiming and format  \n\n| Component | Time Allotted (minutes) | Number of Questions / Tasks |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Reading & Writing | 64 (two 32-minute modules) | 54 |\n| Math | 70 (two 35-minute modules) | 44 |\n| Total | 134 | 98 |\n\nNew Exam Structure  \nSection 1: Reading, Writing & Language  \nSection 1 now combines questions related to both reading comprehension and grammar.  \nModule 1  \nAll students start with the same module.  \nModule 2  \nIf students perform well on the first module, they are presented with harder questions.  \nSection 2: Math  \nThe section without calculator has been removed. An in-app Desmos calculator is available throughout the test.  \nModule 1  \nAll students start with the same module.  \nModule 2  \nIf students perform well on the first module, they are presented with harder questions.  \nSAT, Digital SAT, and ACT Comparison  \nTiming and Questions  \nFormat  \nMath  \nReading & Writing (English  \nPreparation  \nResources  \nPaper-and-Pencil  \nSAT  \nTest Time: 3 hours  \nBreak time: 15 min  \n154 questions  \n4 Sections:  \n1) Reading  \n2) Writing  \n3) Math (no calculator)  \n4) Math with calculator  \nMath is split into two sections; one with calculator followed by one without.  \nReading and Writing/Language are their own separate sections.  \nFull-length practice exams are widely available; many are free and ","cbCaiejhXJqh1LCA","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiejhXJqh1LCA","pdf",4530735,12,"English","# What has changed about the SAT and what has stayed the same\n## What Has Not Changed?\n# What Has Changed?\n## App-based, adaptive testing\n## New Exam Structure\n## SAT, Digital SAT, and ACT Comparison\n# Old vs. New Question Types\n# How preparation for the SAT is changing\n## Available preparation resources","[{\"question\":\"What stayed the same on the Digital SAT compared with the SAT?\",\"answer\":\"The Digital SAT is still scored out of 1600 and section scores remain out of 800 each. 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