Short answer: No. The Digital SAT does not have an essay section. College Board removed it permanently in 2021. Here's what this means for your college applications.
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College Board discontinued the SAT Essay in June 2021 for all US students, and for international students (including Uzbekistan) it was removed as part of the Digital SAT transition in 2024.
The current Digital SAT consists of only two sections:
Total test time: 2 hours 14 minutes. No essay.
Some universities that previously required the SAT Essay still want demonstrated writing ability, but through application essays (personal statements) rather than a standardized writing test.
If a university wants to assess analytical writing, they typically use:
The ACT still offers an optional writing section (40 minutes). A handful of colleges still recommend (rarely require) it. Check individual school requirements.
For the vast majority of US universities and international programs, you do not need any standardized essay test. Focus your energy on the core SAT sections.
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