By now most of you are aware that the SAT (and the PSAT) will change beginning in March 2016. That means our current sophomores, the Class of 2017, will be taking the newly designed test, so let's look at the options you have.
Next year the sophomores and juniors will take the new PSAT. The College Board has released a sample practice test that students can take, along with answer explanations so that you can grade yourself. We suggest that you find the time this summer to take the test and see how you do.
As you prepare to apply to college, you will have several standardized test options. First, we strongly encourage students to take both the SAT and the ACT, because colleges will accept your highest score from either test. That's worth repeating: colleges will take your highest score from either test. But then it gets a little more complicated. In addition to the ACT, as juniors you will have the option of taking the old SAT in January of your junior year or the new SAT in March. However, you could also take both. To me that seems like a lot of standardized tests, but it is an option.
So what do we recommend? My advice would be to talk with your college counselor to devise the best individual testing plan for you. The college process isn't one size fits all, so we will help you figure out what options make the most sense for you.
In the meantime, take the practice test. Khan Academy is partnering with the College Board to develop a test prep program (and they too can personalize it for you), so check them out at
khanacademy.org. Later this summer, be on the lookout for an email or letter from Mrs. Goldbach that will outline other test prep options for GPS students. And don't forget that there are many colleges and universities that don't even require standardized test scores for college admission. You can check that list out at fairtest.org
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