Three months after the debut of the SAT writing test, some colleges are expressing concerns about its validity, and many have decided not to require the scores, at least for the time being. So far, ...

The Sept. 1 editorial “A question of ambition” called for replacing a committee, the SAT Test Development Committee, that has not yet met with the “think tank” at the admissions office at the ...

Questions on the SAT Writing and Language test fall into two categories: Expression of Ideas and Standard English Conventions. For many high school students, the organization of written material may ...

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 ...

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 ...