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Next, let’s take a moment to think about the goal behind the coming changes. From everything I’ve read, it seems the only significant changes in goals are as follows:
That’s really it. I certainly hope that our college bound students are already taking Algebra II. If so, demonstrating achievement in that area shouldn’t be a problem. The additional cost will most likely be in the $10-12 per test range, so that should not be a hardship for most families. (If it is, don’t forget to investigate fee waivers.) In addition, some students who previously had to take the SAT II writing test may save a little bit if that is no longer required of them. That leaves the "dreaded essay" as the major concern. I would encourage students to approach this with a positive attitude for two reasons. First, it’s probably similar to assignments they’ve done dozens of times in high school. Second, it may very well help colleges to better evaluate each student’s ability and therefore offer admission to those who will fit best into their programs. In this country we are fortunate to have thousands of good colleges to choose from. Students naturally want to make the best possible choice when it comes to their college selection. It’s worth remembering though, that college admissions officers also put a great deal of time and effort into the application screening process. If this tool helps some colleges to make better selections, that should improve the college experience for many students. For more info than you probably want on the new SAT, check out the following link: http://www.collegeboard.com/newsat/index.html ************ |
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