College board sat news

Here are some recent news and updates from the College Board regarding the SAT:

Recent Changes to the SAT

• In 2016, the College Board introduced a new version of the SAT, which was designed to be more aligned with the Common Core State Standards and to provide a more accurate measure of student readiness for college.
• In 2019, the College Board announced that it would be making several changes to the SAT, including:
  • A new optional essay section
  • A revised scoring system, with scores ranging from 200 to 1600
  • A new "Adversity Score" that takes into account a student's family background and socioeconomic status
• In 2020, the College Board announced that it would be making additional changes to the SAT, including:
  • A new "Calculator-Optional" section, which allows students to choose whether or not to use a calculator on certain math questions
  • A revised scoring system, with scores ranging from 200 to 1600

SAT Score Changes

• In 2020, the College Board announced that it would be making changes to the way SAT scores are reported. Starting in 2021, SAT scores will be reported on a 1600-point scale, with a separate score for the optional essay section.
• In 2022, the College Board announced that it would be making additional changes to the way SAT scores are reported. Starting in 2023, SAT scores will be reported on a 1600-point scale, with a separate score for the optional essay section, and a new "Adversity Score" that takes into account a student's family background and socioeconomic status.

SAT Fee Waivers

• The College Board offers fee waivers to eligible students, which can help reduce the cost of taking the SAT.
• In 2020, the College Board announced that it would be increasing the number of fee waivers available to students, and making it easier for students to apply for fee waivers.
• In 2022, the College Board announced that it would be making additional changes to its fee waiver program, including:
  • Increasing the number of fee waivers available to students
  • Making it easier for students to apply for fee waivers
  • Providing more information to students about the fee waiver process

SAT Test Dates

• The College Board offers SAT test dates throughout the year, typically on Saturdays.
• In 2020, the College Board announced that it would be adding additional SAT test dates, including:
  • A new test date in October
  • A new test date in December
  • A new test date in March
• In 2022, the College Board announced that it would be making additional changes to its test date schedule, including:
  • Adding additional test dates in the spring and summer
  • Providing more flexibility for students to take the SAT on different test dates

SAT Prep and Resources

• The College Board offers a range of resources and tools to help students prepare for the SAT, including:
  • Official SAT Study Guide
  • SAT Practice Tests
  • SAT Online Prep Course
• In 2020, the College Board announced that it would be launching a new SAT prep platform, which would provide students with access to a range of resources and tools to help them prepare for the test.
• In 2022, the College Board announced that it would be making additional changes to its SAT prep resources, including:
  • Providing more free resources and tools to help students prepare for the SAT
  • Offering a new SAT prep course that is designed to be more affordable and accessible to students.