I suppose I am just curious about the MOTIVE behind a sudden shift to the SAT. Yes, my first reaction (like @dentmom4) was that the change was “driven by money”. (a $15.4 million savings over 3 years!)
Now I question if it is the College Board’s way of combatting resistance to their Common Core Initiative. You know, lose a little on the SAT side, make it up and then some, on the Common Core side. (Maybe CB is hoping parents will embrace, perhaps lobby for Common Core if it will help their child “succeed”.)
I guess that isn’t a bad strategy IF Common Core is a really good thing.
Gah, guess I need to read up on Common Core now! 
Does anyone want to share their knowledge or opinion about Common Core?