The State of the SAT and ACT:
Presentation by Adam Piacente of Marin SAT Prep. Hosted by Rebecca Jung of the Belvedere-Tiburon Library. (9/25/24)
Topics include:
Test Optional:
Why new data shows that students who do NOT submit SAT or ACT scores to test optional schools significantly hurt their chances.
Why many selective colleges are reinstating test required admissions.
Rethinking common advice about when to submit scores to test optional schools.
The New Digital SAT (DSAT):
How does the DSAT differ from the previous version of the SAT?
How does the DSAT differ from ACT?
Upcoming changes to the ACT:
When will the ACT change?
What changes?
Planning Suggestions:
Testing considerations during this transition year.
How to decide which test to take.
When are the best performing test dates?
Registration issues and solutions.
Understanding scores and when to send to colleges.