August SAT 2025 Predictions: 10 Question Types You’re Likely to See on Test Day

By Laura Whitmore

The August SAT is right around the corner, and I’m here with my Top 10 Predictions for what you’ll see on test day! These predictions are based on recent trends and firsthand test-taking experience from myself and my team.

Don’t feel like reading? Watch the full YouTube video here where I walk through each problem step-by-step.

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🔮 Prediction 1: Exponential Functions – Identifying the Coefficient, Base, or Constant

👉 If the SAT asks about the coefficient or the base, substitute the given x-value and look for the number that appears directly in the equation as given.

Use function notation knowledge to guide you.

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🔮 Prediction 2: Right Triangle Trigonometry – Solving for the Hypotenuse

👉 When faced with a trig problem, draw the triangle if one isn’t provided.

Identify the reference angle from the answer choices, determine whether you’re dealing with sine, cosine, or tangent, then solve for the missing side.

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🔮 Prediction 3: Piecewise Linear Equations – Ticket Sales Word Problems

👉 These problems often involve different pricing tiers.

Calculate the total for the first group, then add the cost for the remaining people (subtracting the first group from the total count).

Tip: The final y-intercept will NEVER be obvious.

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🔮 Prediction 4: Systems of Equations – No Solution and Parallel Lines

👉 No-solution systems mean parallel lines. Use given values to test in Desmos until you find the one that makes the lines parallel.

Remember: parallel lines have the same slope but different intercepts.

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🔮 Prediction 5: Function Notation Meets Exponent Rules – Solving for a Constant

👉 Combine knowledge of function notation (x-value in parentheses) with exponent rules (same base = add exponents). Simplify step-by-step to find the constant.

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🔮 Prediction 6: Exponential Growth – Calculating Percent Increase Over Time

👉 Identify the initial value, growth rate, and time interval. When the problem changes the time step, compare initial and new values to calculate the percent change.

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🔮 Prediction 7: Probability with Conditional Statements – “Given That” Problems

👉 When given a condition (e.g., “given that the participant is younger than 20”), adjust your total sample size and all category totals accordingly before calculating the probability.

Always reduce fractions to simplest form.

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🔮 Prediction 8: Equivalent Expressions – Matching Graphs in Desmos

👉 If the question says “equivalent to” or “can be rewritten as,” use Desmos.

Input both expressions and use sliders for constants if needed. Your goal is to get the two graphs to overlap as much as possible.

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🔮 Prediction 9: Running a Regression in Desmos – Finding the Y-Intercept

👉 Some regressions require manual entry in Desmos (not auto-regression).

Enter the table values, write the regression equation using ~ instead of =, and pull variables from the table columns (x1, y1).

Identify parameters directly from the regression output.

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🔮 Prediction 10: Unit Conversions – Converting Between Cubic Meters and Quarts

👉 When converting between different dimensional units, match units by cubing or squaring conversions as needed.

Cancel units step-by-step until you arrive at the target unit.

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🔥 Final Tip: Work smarter, not harder. Use tools like Desmos strategically, look for clues in the problem setup, and always double-check your unit conversions and answer formats.

⭐️ Get More Practice with the Preptly App: These predictions are just the start. The Preptly app is the OG digital SAT prep app, redesigned for 2025 with brand-new questions that mirror what’s on the test right now. Download it from the App Store or Google Play and get daily, on-the-go practice to give yourself that extra edge before test day.

Happy prepping!