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The New Digital SAT (DSAT) is Here: Everything You Need to KnowPosted 2023-09-20 The College Board is in the process of transitioning the SAT exam to an all-digital, online format, starting with the March 2023 International SATs, then continuing on to the Fall 2023 PSATs—and finally the March 2024 US SAT and beyond. The new "DSAT" is 1 hour shorter and section-level adaptive, meaning that some test-takers will see different questions. Keep Reading |
The New GRE is Nearly 2 Hours Shorter: Everything You Need to KnowPosted 2023-08-07 On September 22, 2023, ETS will debut a new version of the GRE that is nearly 2 hours shorter than the current exam—clocking in at a paltry 1 hour, 58 minutes. Keep Reading |
The New GMAT Focus Edition is Here: Everything You Need to KnowPosted 2023-08-30 The new GMAT Focus Edition arrives in late 2023 / early 2024. It's one hour shorter, has no essay, Sentence Correction, or geometry, is scored from 205-805, and the IR section—now called "Data Insights"—is adaptive and counts toward your composite score. You can even go back and change up to 3 answers! Section sub-scores will range from 60 to 90. Keep Reading |
54 Official SAT PDFs & 96 Official ACT PDFsPosted 2023-09-27 Free links to over 76 official SAT ("QAS") and PSAT exams—including 54 SATs in the current format—and a comprehensive list of 96 released, official ACT ("TIR) practice exams, going all the way back to the 1990s. Keep Reading |
What happened to Khan Academy—and is the SAT Getting Harder in 2022? (Spoiler: Yes)Posted 2023-07-03 Part A : Revising my formerly sunny position on Khan Academy's utility for SAT prep. Part B : Yes, the SAT is increasing in difficulty over time. Keep Reading |
The 2023-2024 edition of the GMAT OG (Official Guide) will be released on June 7, 2023.Posted 2023-06-26 The 2023-2024 GMAT Official Guide is finally on the way—albeit nearly a year late. Keep Reading |
SAT and ACT test dates, 2022-2023 Academic YearPosted 2022-06-01 Here's my handy guide to all the SATs and ACTs scheduled for the upcoming 2022-23 academic year. Print it out and stick it on your wall or fridge as motivation! Keep Reading |
How to Fix The College Board's SAT Leakage ProblemPosted 2022-02-21 If the College Board truly cares about the pervasive leakage of non-released, SAS (Student Answer Service) SAT exams, then it has three good options from which to choose : 1) write a new test every time, 2) switch to a computer exams in a controlled testing center, especially internationally, where exam forms are often re-used, and/or 3) openly release every leaked SAS exam to to the public. Keep Reading |
SAT and ACT score calculator: estimate your score based on your perceived performancePosted 2021-11-10 Use this nifty SAT and ACT score calculator to estimate your test score, based on your perceived performance. Keep Reading |
PSAT Score Release Dates 2021 — and how to use a VPN to get your scores one day early.Posted 2021-12-06 PSAT scores will be released to students by the College Board on December 6th and 7th, 2021, depending on where in the US you live. However, you can use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to fool the College Board website into thinking you are in a different location, thus allowing you to view your scores on 12/6 no matter where you live. Keep Reading |
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