The SATs are one of the most important standardized tests in the US (and other parts of the world). While more and more schools seem to be going test-optional, the test still plays a meaningful role in college admissions and scholarships. Ultimately, tens of thousands of students prepare for the exam multiple times a year, often taking it more than once to maximize their chances of hitting a target score.

Traditionally, students have needed to rely on textbooks, practice papers from testing institutions, or even paid tutoring services to prepare. While YouTube channels and apps like Khan Academy have made SAT prep more accessible, Google is now turning Gemini, its AI chatbot, into a free SAT prep tool.

Gemini now provides free SAT practice exams

Today, at the British Educational Training and Technology (BETT) conference, Google announced that students will now be able to access full-length, on-demand practice exams within the Gemini interface. Currently, you'll only find SAT practice tests, but Google promises that more tests are coming in the future.

Now, if you're thinking that you could already do this within Gemini (or any AI chatbot for that matter) by simply asking it to create practice questions, this new feature is different: the practice tests are grounded in content from educational partners like The Princeton Review. This means you'll be preparing from material that is similar to what you'll see on test day, rather than relying on AI-generated questions that might not match the actual exam format or difficulty.

Once you've completed a practice test in Gemini, it'll also give you immediate feedback, in addition to your score, to let you gauge your readiness and identify areas where you need to improve.

Of course, Gemini can also explain the answers you get wrong, breaking down concepts step by step and helping you understand exactly where you went off track. And if there's a question you guessed on and somehow got right, it can walk you through the reasoning anyway — making sure you actually understand the material instead of just getting lucky. The best part is that these practice tests will be available in Gemini completely free!

Google's one of the few AI companies that is actively developing tools and features targeted at helping students learn better, rather than cheating their way through it. Gemini's Guided Learning mode, all of NotebookLM's features, its Google Labs experiments like Learn Your Way, and now this announcement are all direct examples of how the company is turning AI into a true learning companion rather than just a shortcut.

At the BETT 2026 conference, a new Khan Academy and Google partnership was also announced, revealing that Khan Academy's Writing Coach will be powered by Gemini!