{"id":746,"date":"2023-05-26T18:33:31","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T18:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portfolio.sfdesk.com\/cpt\/?p=746"},"modified":"2023-05-26T18:33:31","modified_gmt":"2023-05-26T18:33:31","slug":"the-new-sat-an-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portfolio.sfdesk.com\/cpt\/2023\/05\/26\/the-new-sat-an-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"The New SAT: An Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cIt is time to admit that the SAT and ACT have become far too disconnected from the work of our high schools. We aim to offer worthy challenges, not artificial obstacles.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0College Board President David Coleman<\/span><\/p>\n

The New SAT<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The College Board has announced significant changes to the SAT and will begin administering the new exam in Spring of 2016.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Most notably, in response to criticism, the College Board will make the writing section optional<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>For years, critics of the writing section, led by Dr. Les Perelman of M.I.T., have charged that the section has no bearing on real world writing applications \u2013 when was the last time you were given twenty minutes to write an essay on a topic on which you knew little?-\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>and that the grading was dependent on superficial characteristics such as handwriting clarity, essay length and word choice.<\/span><\/p>\n

After many studies showed the ineffectiveness of the section, the College Board caved and eliminated the writing section.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Below we\u2019ve copied a chart from the College Board\u2019s website comparing the old and new SAT.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Also, we\u2019ve listed useful resources for reading about the new SAT.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Happy SATing!<\/span><\/p>\n

Comparison of the Current SAT vs. Redesigned SAT<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Category<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Current SAT<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Redesigned SAT<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Total Testing Time*<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

*Redesigned SAT testing time subject to research<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3 hours and 45 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

3 hours (plus 50 minutes for the Essay [optional])<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Components<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    \n
  1. Critical Reading<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Writing<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Mathematics<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Essay<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. Evidence-Based Reading and Writing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
      \n
    • \n
        \n
      • Reading Test<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Writing and Language Test<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
          \n
        1. Math<\/span><\/li>\n
        2. Essay (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Important Features<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    \n
  • Emphasis on general reasoning skills<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Emphasis on vocabulary, often in limited contexts<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Complex scoring (a point for a correct answer and a deduction for an incorrect answer; blank responses have no impact on scores)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  • Continued emphasis on reasoning alongside a clearer, stronger focus on the knowledge, skills, and understandings most important for college and career readiness and success<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Greater emphasis on the meaning of words in extended contexts and on how word choice shapes meaning, tone, and impact<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Rights-only scoring (a point for a correct answer but no deduction for an incorrect answer; blank responses have no impact on scores)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

Essay<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n
    \n
  • Required and given at the beginning of the SAT<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 25 minutes to write the essay<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Tests writing skill; students take a position on a presented issue<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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    \n
  • Optional and given at the end of the SAT; postsecondary institutions determine whether they will require the Essay for admission<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 50 minutes to write the essay<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Tests reading, analysis, and writing skills; students produce a written analysis of a provided source text<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

Score Reporting*<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

*Redesigned SAT scores subject to research<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n
    \n
  • Scale ranging from 600 to 2400<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Scale ranging from 200 to 800 for Critical Reading; 200 to 800 for Mathematics; 200 to 800 for Writing<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Essay results scaled to multiple-choice Writing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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    \n
  • Scale ranging from 400 to 1600<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Scale ranging from 200 to 800 for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing; 200 to 800 for Math; 2 to 8 on each of three traits for Essay<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Essay results reported separately<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Subscore Reporting<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

None<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Subscores for every test, providing added insight for students, parents, admission officers, educators, and counselors<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Test Length\u00a0and Timing<\/span><\/p>\n

Comparison of Test Length and Timing: Current SAT vs. Redesigned SAT<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Current SAT<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Redesigned SAT<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Component<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Time Allotted<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

(minutes)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Number\u00a0of<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Question\/<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Tasks<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Component<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Time<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Allotted (minutes)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Number\u00a0of\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Questions\/<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Tasks<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Critical Reading<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

70<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

67<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Reading<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

65<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

52<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Writing<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

60<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

49<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Writing and Language<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

35<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

44<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Essay<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

25<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Essay<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

(optional)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

50<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Mathematics<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

70<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

54<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Math<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

80<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

57<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Total<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

225<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

171<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Total<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

180
\n(230 with\u00a0Essay)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

153
\n(154 with Essay)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The Old SAT: Still Relevant Information<\/p>\n

THE SAT<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

What is the SAT?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The SAT is the most widely used exam\u00a0for college admissions. Using a standardized format, it aims to\u00a0measure and assess a student\u2019s academic readiness for college. In combination with strong grades it is a critical component in the college admissions process.<\/span><\/p>\n

How does Central Park Tutors prepare students for the SAT?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Having aced the SAT themselves, our SAT tutors know that mastery of the content, timing, and test-taking skills are what lead to success on exam day. Using official College Board questions, our tutors take students systematically through the material moving from the easiest to the most difficult questions as the student is prepared. To learn timing and develop test-taking stamina, students must take practice tests on their own. Students then review their work with their tutors.<\/span><\/p>\n

How long does it take to study for the SAT?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Everyone wants to know but without knowing a student\u2019s strength\/weaknesses and goals, it\u2019s impossible to answer this question. If you failed algebra and want to go to Harvard, you will have a very different schedule than someone who aced AP calculus and wants to attend their local state university. After a student has taken an SAT practice test and discussed their goals with us, we would be happy to develop a realistic timetable for studying for the SAT. Remember the SAT is not an easy test and we are tutors, not miracle workers. Hoping to increase your score by a couple of hundred points in a couple of weeks is usually not realistic. Beware of people who promise you otherwise.<\/span><\/p>\n

When do most students take the SAT?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Most commonly, students take the SAT in the spring of junior year and fall of senior year. Be sure to check on college application deadlines when planning to take the SAT.\u00a0If a student wishes to apply Early Decision or Early Action to any college, the SAT Tests should be taken by October or November of senior year. For regular decision applications, some colleges will accept SAT Test scores through the January testing dates, depending on their application deadlines.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is on the SAT?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

There are 3 sections on the SAT:<\/span><\/p>\n