<p>The point about people taking prep classes is is valid but unavoidable, unless you want a new format every year. Then see how much everyone complains. </p>
<p>I don’t even think prep classes help except maybe for the essay. Experience, IMO, is the biggest key. First time I got an 1880, second time was a 2140. Btw I was hungover both times, not bragging but I think that actually helped reduce the stress. At least the nightly activities beforehand, lol. Surprise! I’m going to UCSB.</p>
<p>But anyone with intelligence can pick up a book and prepare themselves for the SAT. If you can’t do that, you shouldn’t say that the SAT inaccurately measures intelligence (unless it overestimated you, lol)</p>
<p>On a side note. For those who say the Writing portion does not reward thoughtful, profound writing: nobody is expected to be able to write well going into college. Apparently, our whole philosophy on writing will go from whatever we have in H.S. to pure analytical writing, according to my English teacher. So the writing portion isn’t supposed to reward good H.S. writing, but to test your college writing potential or something.</p>
<p>^^^last paragraph is my opinion based on information from my English teacher.</p>