In response to current social distancing circumstances, the College Board has made various changes regarding the SAT, and colleges across the nation have adjusted their application requirements accordingly.
The College Board has discontinued two things. First, it no longer offers SAT subject tests. “Students in the U.S. will automatically have their registrations canceled and receive a refund,” said the College Board on Tuesday. Instead, it encourages students to take AP subject exams due to its widespread availability for low income students and students of color in recent years.
The optional SAT essay has also been discontinued. While the essay will continue to be offered to students until June 2021, few colleges still require it as part of their admissions process. Students who have already registered for the SAT essay this spring may also choose to cancel, free of charge.
However, there is still demand from colleges and students alike to take the main SAT. Because of this, the College Board is working on simplifying the exam and allocating seats in a way that would allow as many students to take the SAT as possible while still adhering to Covid restrictions. This still limits students’ access to the exam, and as a result many colleges and universities have ended or temporarily suspended testing requirements.
Despite hopes for an at-home version of the exam, David Coleman, chief executive of the College Board states that this is something “the organization is not pursuing.” More news regarding the specifics is expected to be released in April.
As of now, students are encouraged to check college websites for updated information regarding application requirements, which are continuously changing.
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