5 critical things to know about the new SAT

5 critical things to know about the new SAT

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In the shifting, ever-changing landscape of American education, a major transformation is on the horizon. The SAT, an iconic rite of passage for college hopefuls since its inception in 1926, is shedding its paper skin to embrace the digital age. The College Board, the body governing the SAT, has already begun rolling out groundbreaking moves to transform the test from its dated paper format to a dynamic, streamlined online format. 

This pivot to the virtual realm is set to usher in a new era of efficiency and accessibility, but it does arrive with its own set of new challenges for students. With its U.S. debut in March 2024, the now Digital SAT (DSAT) will arrive with a new structure and layout to modernize the test-taking process. 

So what do these changes mean for students, teachers, and even parents, across the country? 

1. A more adaptive, personalized test

The most fundamental evolution of the SAT is undoubtedly its adaptation to each student’s capabilities. Traditional standardized tests, including the previous version of the SAT, have long been criticized for their rigid, one-size-fits-all structure. The revamped online format, however, adjusts the difficulty of future questions based on a student’s performance on earlier questions.

Tim Levin, Founder and CEO, Bespoke Education

Tim Levin is the Founder and CEO of Bespoke Education, which for more than 20 years has provided the highest quality tutoring, test preparation, and academic support to students from elementary through graduate school. He previously worked at Kaplan Test Prep and graduated from Yale College. More info at www.bespokeeducation.com.

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