The essay portion of the SAT and ACT has never been a requirement at most colleges and universities, and has been in place only at a few dozen colleges in recent years. But millions of students ...

If you’re asking, “How many questions are on the SAT?” you’re not alone. Understanding the test structure is one of the first steps in preparing effectively. While the shift to the digital SAT hasn’t ...

Princeton University on Thursday announced that it will no longer require applicants to submit writing portions of the SAT or ACT. Stanford University is making a similar change. Princeton is, however ...

Princeton and Stanford last week became the latest schools to drop the SAT essay requirement. The College Board made the section optional in 2016. Skeptics will applaud this essay’s demise as a return ...

Getting ready to tackle the SAT and come out on top? You already know the SAT can play a big role in your college applications, and that every point can make a difference, but here’s something you ...

Educational Testing Service will continue to handle other portions of the exam The College Board has announced that Pearson NCS, a for-profit education company, will grade the new essay portion of the ...

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