Students currently in grade 10 and younger should know that a critical component of the US college application process is about to change in a dramatic way. Starting in the Spring of 2016, the US college entrance exam will take on a whole new format that is aimed at making the test more practical and fair. Here are the big changes:
- Students must use evidence in their answers
- Vocabulary will be more practical
- Math section will cover fewer topics
- Calculators will be banned from portions of the math section
- Widely-read founding documents and speeches will be included
- Students will not be penalized for incorrect answers
- Students can choose whether or not to write an essay
- Smaller scores out of 1600 not 2400
- Digital SATs will be available
If you are interested in learning more about the specifics of these changes, please drop by the Guidance Office for more details or consider attending a free information session offered by The Princeton Review on Saturday January 6, 2015 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at their office at 1255 Bay Street Suite 550.
To register, please call 1-800-273-8439 ext 1207.
