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Bring On the New SAT
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
After years of hysteria over the SAT adding a writing section, students will finally sit down and take the new SAT on Saturday. The change has been a boon for the test-prep industry, agony for students who say they can’t write well under time constraints and frustration for those who say their strength is math. (The college admissions test is now two-thirds reading and writing)
Lost amid the hype is this good news for the Class of 2006: Yes, you are the guinea pigs. Therefore, college admissions folks for the most part are going to cut you some slack. At most schools, including UGA, the writing portion won’t factor into the admissions formula this year. College admissions officers want to study the data for a couple of years and see whether performance on the writing portion is indeed a predictor of college success.
For more info on the new SAT, read my story, and check out the College Board Web site.
Parents and students, what do you think about the new SAT.
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By Tiffany Turner
March 11, 2005 10:51 AM | Link to this
As an editor, I feel that our educational system must foster the development of writing skills. I cannot tell you how frustrated I have become with the dissolution of the English language among professionals. Our students are preparing to enter the workforce, where every day they will be required to communicate clearly with customers, coworkers, and supervisors. The SAT is an apt indicator of our students’ mastery of the skills necessary for collegiate and professional success. The inclusion of a writing portion will only enhance their education and force our teachers to rise to the challenge of molding better pupils.