SAT essay and subject tests have been eliminated by the College Board
The disruptions of COVID have accelerated a slate of changes design to simplify the SATs for students and colleges, the College Board announced Tuesday.
First, SAT Subject Tests will be discontinued in the U.S.
“The expanded reach of (advanced placement) and its widespread availability for low-income students and students of color means the Subject Tests are no longer necessary for students to show what they know,” the College Board said in a statement.
AP courses provide sufficient opportunities for students to showcase their knowledge in college-level coursework and also offer hands-on and real-world learning experience, the College Board says.
Second, the optional SAT Essay has been eliminated.
While writing remains essential to college readiness, the College Board has determined there are other ways for students to demonstrate mastery.
The SAT Reading and Writing and Language tests are among the most effective and predictive parts of the SAT, the College Board says.