PrepWell Podcast - Ep. 68 | Bye, bye SAT Subject Tests

prepwell podcast Jan 23, 2021

Show Notes:

SAT Subject Tests and the "essay" section of SAT have both been canceled - indefinitely. Find out what this means for students. Who are the winners and losers?

Here is what I discuss in this episode:

0:01:30 SAT Subject Tests canceled
 
0:02:00 The good news
 
0:03:07 History of SAT Subject Tests
 
0:05:36 Who is harmed?
 
0:08:40 Who may benefit?
 
0:10:20 But then again...
 
0:11:15 Using tests to demonstrate interest
 
0:12:50 AP Exams more important now
 
0:14:34 Activities more important now
 
0:15:15 More emphasis on SAT/ACT
 
0:15:30 Summary
 
0:16:45 No more SAT Essay
 
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