SAT
SAT
In March 2005, the SAT will undergo its most sweeping changes in recent memory. High school students entering college as early as 2006 will encounter a brand new Writing section, more advanced Math questions, and a revamped scoring system—among other things.
SAT Changes
| Current SAT | Changes for new SAT | |
| Verbal | Critical Reading (long passages), Sentence Completions, Analogies | Analogies eliminated, Short Critical Reading passage added, section renamed "Critical Reading" |
| Math | 5-Answer Multiple Choice, Quantitative Comparisons, Grid-Ins | Quantitative Comparisons eliminated, Advanced Algebra added |
| Writing | Does not exist | Multiple-Choice Grammar, 20-25 minute essay |
| Time | 3 hours | Now 3 hours and 35 minutes |
| Scoring | Math: 200-800 Verbal: 200-800 | Math: 200-800 Critical Reading: 200-800 Writing: 200-800 |
Your Timeline for the New SAT
First Class Affected: Class of 2006
First New SAT Test Date: March 2005
First New PSAT Test Date: October 2004
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