Cardinal Education Journal

September 23, 2025

When is the Digital SAT offered for international students in Saudi Arabia?

If you’re sitting in Riyadh dreaming of Harvard or chilling in Jeddah with Stanford on your mind, here’s good news: the Digital SAT now has an expanded schedule. For the 2024–2025 school year and beyond, the test is offered seven times a year internationally: March, May, June, August, October, November, and December. That’s plenty of […]

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September 23, 2025

How do I register for the Digital SAT in Saudi Arabia?

Good news: registering for the Digital SAT in Saudi Arabia is easier than hunting down the best shawarma in town. Just head over to the official College Board website and create an account if you don’t have one yet. From there, you’ll choose your test date, select a test center, and pay the registration fee. […]

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September 23, 2025

Is the SAT still required by U.S. universities for Saudi students?

Yes, and no. Here’s the deal: during the pandemic, many U.S. colleges went test-optional. But guess what? Big names like MIT, Yale, Dartmouth, Cornell, Georgetown, Stanford, Princeton, and Brown have brought back testing requirements. Translation: a strong SAT score can absolutely boost your chances, especially if you’re an international applicant from Saudi Arabia competing in […]

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September 23, 2025

Can Saudi students take the SAT multiple times?

Absolutely. In fact, most students do. Think of it like mastering a favorite video game: you usually need more than one attempt to hit the high score. The SAT can be taken multiple times, and many U.S. universities allow something called “superscoring.” This means they’ll combine your highest section scores from different test dates to […]

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