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SAT Problem, Solved

JON BOECKENSTEDT'S ADMISSIONS WEBLOG

Last week, I wrote about how College Board and the Highly Rejective Colleges are to blame for the concerns being expressed by many high school and independent counselors about the lack of SAT testing sites in their communities. In some discussion groups I participate in, these concerns are increasing and amplifying.

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How to Read SAT Passages: 4 Easy Steps

PrepScholar

The SAT Reading and Writing section presents you with a challenge. Now that the digital SAT has been rolled out , this section contains over 50 passages you'll need to read and answer questions on! How can you attack these passages to get a high SAT Reading and Writing score?

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How Many Passages Are in SAT Reading and Writing?

PrepScholar

You've likely heard that the SAT is digital now. This has created a lot of changes: students will take the exam on the computer, the digital SAT is shorter, and scores are returned much faster. You may have heard there are now a lot more passages to read, but the good news is that most students will find them much more manageable!

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Is the ACT About to Dethrone the SAT?

Top Tier Admissions

In the ever-evolving landscape of college admissions, the ACT has made bold moves to redefine its role and stay ahead of the competition, particularly the Digital SAT. New changes announced to the ACT will not only make it more popular but could also challenge the dominance of the Digital SAT. Here’s why.

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Historical SAT Percentiles: New SAT 2016-2022

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If you took the new SAT in between 2016 and 2022, you might be wondering what percentile your score is in. In this article, I'll explain what new SAT percentile scores are and how they've changed over time. I'll also provide percentiles for SAT combined and section scores for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.

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Key SAT & ACT Dates: Are You Ready?

Top Tier Admissions

As the school year approaches, it’s time to finalize your standardized test prep plan and mark your calendar with upcoming SAT and ACT test dates. Here’s a tip: Take both SAT and ACT practice tests under simulated conditions, score them, and then use our SAT to ACT converter to determine your stronger test! We can still help.

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Should I Take the New Digital SAT?

Spark Admissions

Is the new digital SAT good? Is the new digital SAT bad? As you may know, the SAT is in the process of transitioning to a new version of the test. The process has already begun internationally, and in Spring 2024, high school students in the United States will only have the option to take the new digital SAT.

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