Scheduled to launch in March, the new SAT has high school students afraid all over America. Feeling the fear more than anyone are juniors.
According to the College Board, the SAT redesign gives colleges a more accurate view of a student's ability to think, read, and write critically at the college-level. With all the frenzy that's surrounding the new exam, many juniors were advised by guidance counselors to complete SAT testing in January, four months ahead of when it's typically advised to take the exam for the fall 2017 admissions cycle.
What's the fear about? There's speculation that the exam will be more difficult than its predecessors, with a rigorous reading section, along with reading passages integrated in math and writing sections.
The last opportunity for juniors to take the current SAT exam before the transition happens is next Saturday, January 23. Otherwise new SAT dates for 2015-2016 are: March 5, May 7, and June 4.
The other alternative is the take only the ACT. Dates for the ACT are: February 6, April 9, and June 11.
Current SAT vs. New SAT
| Current SAT | New SAT | |
| Number of Sections | 11 (with experimental section) | 5 (with optional section) |
| Critical Reading Tests |
3 Sections (20-25 minutes each)
67 Questions
|
One 65 minute Reading Test
52 Questions
|
| Math Tests |
3 Sections (10-25 minutes each)
49 Questions
|
35-minute Writing and Language Test
44 Questions
|
| Writing Tests |
3 Sections (10-25 minutes each)
54 Questions
|
One 25-minute section without calculator (20 Questions)
One 55 minute section with calculator (38 Questions)
|
| Essay Tests | 1 Required Essay Test (25 minutes) | 1 Optional Essay Test (50 minutes) |
| Experimental Sections | 1 | 0 |
New SAT Practice Exam: For the Redesigned SAT 2016
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