So, the second semester of junior year has arrived, and with it, the beginning of the college application process! This likely means you’ll be gearing up to take the SAT for the first time. (And if you’re not, you should definitely consider it, as senior year will be much busier than you might imagine.) Junior year
NOTE: This post covers the differences in the current versions of the ACT and SAT. The College Board has announced changes to the SAT beginning in March of 2016 that are not reflected in this analysis. See our previous post “What Do the SAT Changes Mean to Tutors” for more information. Frequently, parents and students
The College Board’s announcement that the SAT would be undertaking a significant redesign sparked a heated debate about whether the proposed changes would be advantageous or harmful to students. The College Board’s stated purpose of the redesign is to democratize the test by more accurately reflecting the curricula taught in high schools rather than arcane
