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Did you know that the SAT is changing in March of 2016? The
new test will have several key changes, including a writing and language test
and a portion of the math section on which no calculator is allowed. In the
long run, the changes are promised to be a more accurate representation of a
student's abilities. As the test is administered and scored over the next
year or so, we will see trend data and will be able to compare student scores
to their success in college. For details about the new SAT, click here.
What does this mean for rising seniors? There will be
three opportunities to take the SAT in its current form in 2015 and one
opportunity in 2016. These dates will not impact seniors much, as most of
their college application deadlines will fall within the range of these test
dates. It will be very important to pay close attention to all application
deadlines, to plan ahead, and to register to take the current SAT this fall
at least twice, if not three times. It is also important to take the ACT at
least two to three times as well. Colleges will often take the BEST scores
from either the SAT or the ACT. The ACT is NOT making changes to its current
format. For details about the differences between the current SAT
and the ACT, click here.
What does this mean for rising juniors? The class of
2017 will be allowed to submit both current (2015) SAT scores and new
(2016) SAT scores when applying to colleges. As always, colleges will also
accept ACT scores and will take the best scores. What is advised for
you to do? We suggest doing things a little differently this year. It is best
for juniors to begin preparing for the current SAT this summer, but no later
than August in order to be prepared for the SAT this October and November
2015. It is best to take the SAT at least twice this fall, but three
times is recommended. This allows for optimum score potential. The SAT will
also be administered in December, 2015 and January, 2016. The exact national
test dates will be posted sometime this June. Juniors should also plan to
take the ACT at least two to three times.
Should juniors take the NEW SAT in March 2016 or later? It's
definitely up to the individual student. We recommend "go with what you
know." If a student has the opportunity to take the current SAT, it is
definitely better for him/her to prepare for and take it as often as
possible, as colleges are more familiar with the current test and what the
scores represent. Taking the current SAT and the ACT will give juniors more
options when applying to colleges.
What does this mean for rising freshmen and sophomores? They
will be required to take the new version of the SAT, and at present, colleges
will only accept test scores from the SAT's newest version. Rising freshmen
and sophomores will also take the new version of the PSAT this
October.
How can Total Learning Concepts help? We offer a
preparation course for the new PSAT and will have our first
class this summer. We will also offer SAT/ACT preparation session options for
rising juniors and seniors this summer and fall to prepare for the current
SAT. For more information on our course dates, please click here.
To discuss your student's academic goals for the summer and
upcoming school year, please call your center director and schedule an
in-person consultation. Together, we can determine the best course of action
for you and/or your student!
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