A ONE INSTITUTE
Feb 22, 2025
Today, I am posting about the repeated appearance of questions in the Digital SAT.
I have always enjoyed analyzing test questions, and today, I would like to share with you the data I have gathered through my extensive research on SAT items. With the SAT’s transition to a digital format, international administrations began in 2023, with exams held in March, May, June, August, October, November, and December. After running these international test administrations, the Digital SAT was introduced in the United States starting in 2024. I have been meticulously tracking every single administration of these Digital SATs.
On the same test date, multiple versions of the exam are given, and within the same testing center, students may encounter different sets of questions. The test is categorized into three versions—labeled A, B, and C—and through careful analysis, I have identified a fascinating pattern in the way these tests are administered.
The most striking discovery is that questions that appeared on earlier international tests were later presented in U.S. exams in exactly the same form, without a single modification. The number of such repeated questions ranges from 15 to 20 per test, meaning that each student is answering between 5 and 7 questions that are completely identical—down to the last word—to those that had already been used in prior tests. The extent of this repetition is remarkable and provides an invaluable insight into how the SAT is structured.
However, the data I am about to present is even more shocking. Before diving into the details, I want to emphasize that such insights can only be derived through a robust infrastructure and a systematic, relentless approach to analysis.
SAT Reading & Writing (R&W) Analysis
I have briefly mentioned this before, but this time, I will focus specifically on the English section by analyzing a particular test set. This analysis is based on one version of the 2024 SAT, examining Module 1 (Questions 1–27) before moving on to the more advanced Module 2.
October D Version:
In the October D Version, questions from a previous test were presented in the very next administration. By “presented,” I mean that the exact same questions from the prior test were included without any modifications whatsoever. Out of a total of 54 questions, 25 were identical to those from earlier tests, while 29 were completely new.
August B Version:
The situation in the August B Version is even more striking. Out of 54 questions, a staggering 32 were exactly the same as those from previous administrations, with no alterations at all. Only 22 questions were brand new. When we combine the data from both test versions, we find that over 50% of the questions had been used before in prior exams.
Once again, I must stress that uncovering such patterns is only possible through a highly organized and systematic approach. Now, let’s take a closer look at the Math section.
SAT Math Analysis
An analysis of the Math section from one of the August test versions reveals the following:
Module 1 contains 22 questions.
Module 2 also contains 22 questions.
The total number of Math questions is 44.
Among these, 27 questions were previously administered in earlier SATs, leaving only 17 entirely new ones. In another test version, 20 out of the 44 questions were identical to those from past tests, with not even numerical values changed.
These findings make one thing abundantly clear: even in the Math section, more than 50% of the questions were reused exactly as they appeared before.
Returning to the English Section
"Please note that some modifications are unavoidable compared to the actual test questions."
While many questions have been presented multiple times, one particular question stands out. In one of the August 2024 test versions, Question 16 in Module 1 was administered in four different tests, and when considering all administrations up to August 2024, it has appeared a total of five times.
The Question That Appeared Five Times
As mentioned, this is Module 1, Question 16. If you want to see the question for yourself, the best way is to read it carefully.
"Please note that some modifications are unavoidable compared to the actual test questions."
This question requires the test-taker to identify the correct word to complete a sentence. By examining the answer choices, it becomes clear that the question is designed to test singular vs. plural distinctions and proper verb tense usage—a classic grammar issue. The question itself is not overly difficult, but the fact that it has appeared so many times makes it noteworthy.
For practice, let’s briefly solve it: A straightforward reading of the passage suggests that C is the correct answer without even delving too deeply into verb tense analysis. Even if we do consider tense carefully, the perfect tense is indeed the correct choice.
I am analyzing this problem not just as an academic exercise but to demonstrate how closely ett-test.com aligns with actual SAT items.
ett-test.com Question Analysis
Let me present an example from our ett-test.com platform. You will notice that this question tests the exact same grammatical concept as the real SAT question. While we sometimes adjust answer choices for variety, in this instance, the choices remain identical—and once again, C is the correct answer.
It is no exaggeration to say that the questions on ett-test.com are virtually identical to those on the real SAT.
Now, let me show you a Math example. This one comes from Module 1, Question 22, and it involves a quadratic equation. The problem asks: Given r(t), how can one express the maximum value of s(t)? To solve it, the test-taker must transform r(t) accordingly and select the correct answer.
On ett-test.com, Module 1, Question 22 presents a function p(t) alongside another defined function q(t), requiring the student to determine the maximum value. We place these questions side by side with actual SAT problems to illustrate just how closely our platform mirrors the real exam.
"Please note that some modifications are unavoidable compared to the actual test questions."
This is not a case of a mere coincidence in one or two questions—almost every problem is designed to align in this way. I strongly recommend that you take a test on ett-test.com to experience an exam that mirrors the actual SAT as closely as possible.
"Please note that some modifications are unavoidable compared to the actual test questions."
Test Sets Available on ett-test.com
On ett-test.com, you will find a variety of test sets. We have deactivated any test sets that deviate stylistically from the actual SAT, leaving only those that are highly authentic. I sincerely encourage you to try them out.
Furthermore, if you enroll in the A-One Institute’s Special SAT Course, you will gain access to exclusive test sets. We are thrilled to see increasing interest from international students, and I genuinely hope that ett-test.com proves to be a valuable resource for you.
Final Thoughts
Today, I have presented a comprehensive analysis of how SAT questions are frequently repeated and have demonstrated just how closely the questions on ett-test.com resemble those found on the actual SAT.
I encourage you to see this for yourself by visiting ett-test.com.
Thank you.