New SAT Takers Unite! Tips / Info

Earthlingo
Sat, 30 Jan 2016 23:11:53 +0000

Hello everybody! Here is a thread to post about the new SAT and information surrounding it! What are they changing? How are you preparing and studying? Etc. Etc. Also to share thoughts, opinions, anything!

I just registered to take it on March 5th, the first testing cycle of the updated SAT. I’m quite nervous, though I’m a pretty strong test-taker. I’m probably going to invest in their “official” review book for the new test, since there are no others out there. This is also my first time taking the SAT. I’ve heard that they’re taking out esoteric vocabulary… is that all? It doesn’t bother me too much, but I know some people rely heavily on the vocabulary. I’m also planning on taking the ACT this year.

I’m a junior, first time taking the SAT. Scored 1369 on the PSAT this year and scored in the 98th percentile… I also took it last year, but I forgot my scores. Also took the ACT the summer before eighth grade, scored a 23 I think? I’m not positive. That score doesn’t bother me much, though, as it was just a qualification factor for the Duke TIP program. Any tips on my first “real” round of standardized testing? I’ve already purchased the “official” review book for the ACT.