March SAT Predictions: What Will Be on the Test (2026)
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By Laura Whitmore
If you’re searching for March SAT predictions and want to know what will be on the March SAT, you’re in the right place. This guide breaks down the most likely question types for the March Digital SAT so you can walk into test day feeling prepared, confident, and ready to score your best.
I’m Laura Whitmore, founder of Strategic Test Prep. I scored a 1590 on the SAT, and my team helps high-scoring students across the country hit ambitious Digital SAT score goals. We also sit in on every official SAT administration to track Digital SAT trends in real time. I personally took the November and December SATs and analyzed the newly released Bluebook Practice Test 11, so these predictions are grounded in what the test is actually doing right now.
These aren’t random guesses. They’re March SAT predictions based on recent SAT patterns.
Below are 10 question types that are highly likely to appear on the March SAT, plus the exact strategies you should use to solve them quickly and accurately on test day.
Prediction #1: Transition Questions with Unique Phrases
A newer SAT question format includes transition words with unique phrases attached at the end of each answer choice.
The trap here is that students focus too much on the transition word (however, therefore, moreover, etc.).
Instead, you should:
Focus on the phrase at the end of each answer choice.
Then read the sentence after the blank to determine what idea the sentence needs.
Example idea structure:
One group ignores positive aspects
Another group downplays negative impacts
If one answer choice says something like:
"Some analysts overlook such complexities"
That phrase captures both ideas: ignoring and downplaying.
Key Strategy
Ignore the transition word at first. Focus on the meaning of the phrase at the end.
Prediction #2: Circle Equation Question
Circle questions have returned in full force after being less common last year.
You should know the standard circle form:
Where:
(h, k) = center
r² = radius squared
Example:
This tells us:
Center = (3, −7)
Radius = 6
If another circle has 3× the radius, then:
Radius = 18
But remember the equation uses radius squared.
So the constant becomes:
Common Mistake
Students assume the constant equals r, not r².
Always square the radius.
Prediction #3: Picking the -ING
These sneaky grammar questions typically appear around Question 20 or 21 in Module 2.
The trick is identifying:
The subject
The main verb
Example structure:
Subject → extra descriptive phrase → main verb
If the verb is already present, the inserted phrase must use -ing.
Example:
Extensive revisions including the incorporation of new evidence transformed the book.
Here:
Subject: extensive revisions
Verb: transformed
Everything in the middle is extra descriptive information, so -ing is required.
Strategy
Ask yourself:
Is the main verb already present?
If yes → choose the -ing form.
Prediction #4: Note-Taking Questions That Require Reading the Notes
Recent tests — especially Bluebook Test 11 — include note-taking questions where you must read the notes.
A helpful strategy:
Skip the notes initially
Go straight to the question
Identify what the student wants to do (compare, summarize, support, etc.)
For example:
The student wants to compare two hypotheses.
Eliminate answers that:
Describe only one idea
Mention disagreement but don't explain how they differ
Then read the notes only to verify which remaining answer is correct.
Time-Saving Tip
Often the last two bullet points in the notes contain the information you need.
Prediction #5: Exponential Function Interpretation
You will likely see an exponential function question, especially in Module 2.
Example form:
Interpretation:
1500 → initial amount
4/3 → growth factor
t → time
To find the rate, subtract 1:
So the population grows by 33⅓% per time period.
SAT questions often require converting time units.
For example:
exponent = 3t / 4
solve when exponent = 1
convert hours → minutes
Strategy
Always identify:
initial value
growth rate
time variable
Prediction #6: Trigonometry Question
There has been at least one trig question on every SAT this past year.
If the problem doesn't provide a diagram:
Draw one immediately.
You should know:
sin = opposite / hypotenuse
cos = adjacent / hypotenuse
tan = opposite / adjacent
Many trig questions combine trig with geometry formulas, like the area of a triangle:
Key Tip
If it's a right triangle, use the Pythagorean theorem to find missing sides first.
Prediction #7: Intersecting Lines Geometry
Another trend involves two lines intersecting at a point, forming:
two acute angles
two obtuse angles
Important relationships:
Vertical angles are equal
Linear pairs add to 180°
Example structure:
The opposite angle is the same.
The adjacent angle becomes:
Simplify to get the obtuse angle expression.
Strategy
Consider all possibilities when adding angles:
acute + acute
obtuse + obtuse
acute + obtuse (always 180°)
Prediction #8: Modifier Grammar Question
Modifier questions begin with a descriptive phrase before the subject.
Example structure:
Composed of iron sulfide rather than true gold, ______.
The blank must contain the thing being described.
If the modifier says something is composed of iron sulfide, the subject must logically match that description.
Example correct subject:
fool's gold
Sneaky SAT Trick
If an answer starts with a possessive:
fool's gold's atomic density
The subject is actually atomic density, not fool's gold.
Make sure the subject matches the modifier.
Prediction #9: Tricky Percent Problem
These intimidating questions often become easy with Desmos.
Example relationships:
A is 150% greater than B
A is 60% less than C
Important rule:
If something is X% greater than, add it to 100%.
So:
150% greater → 250%
If something is 60% less, subtract:
100% − 60% → 40%
Using Desmos, you can input multiple equations at once and solve for the unknown variable instantly.
Here is how you enter it into Desmos:
[A, A, C] ~ [250% of B, 40% of C, p% of B]
Desmos will give you all values, including p, under parameters.
Prediction #10: Comma Placement with Titles
A punctuation trend involves titles or descriptions before a person's name.
Example:
physics professor Elena Marsh
When the description comes before the name, you do not use commas.
Correct:
physics professor Elena Marsh
Incorrect:
physics professor, Elena Marsh
Quick Check
Read the sentence out loud.
If you can read it without pausing, commas probably aren't needed.
Final Thoughts for the March SAT
As the Digital SAT has evolved, clear patterns have started to emerge in the types of questions the College Board includes on the test. If you prepare for the question types outlined above, there’s a strong chance you’ll encounter similar concepts on the March SAT. Understanding these patterns ahead of time can help you move through the test more confidently and avoid common traps that slow students down.
If you want additional preparation before test day, I’m hosting a 2-hour Advanced SAT Crash Course on Saturday, March 7th at 12:00 PM EST. During this session, we’ll review additional March SAT predictions, walk through challenging practice questions, and go over strategies that high-scoring students use to maximize their scores on the Digital SAT.
Good luck on the March SAT. With the right preparation and strategy, you can walk into the exam feeling calm, focused, and ready to perform your best.
Happy prepping! 🚀
Laura Whitmore
Founder and CEO
Strategic Test Prep
