<p>csshsm-- pre-new-SAT w/ writing, the writing SAT 2 was often one of the required subject test SATs, usually one of 3 required. Now, many colleges that required 3 SAT 2's before, now only require 2 (exceptions are out there, like Harvard). I have heard that the new SAT 1 writing will be used for evaluation purposes on a college-specific basis as a track record is built. </p>
<p>Frankly, I hadn't thought about any more than that until I read this blurb from Williams, 1/18/06:
"The credentials of the early accepted class are impressive. The SAT I composite average was 1424, up from 1417 for the Class of 2009. The writing score of the new 2400-system is treated as one of the three required SAT IIs."
<a href="http://www.williamsrecord.com/wr/?view=article§ion=news&id=7520%5B/url%5D">http://www.williamsrecord.com/wr/?view=article§ion=news&id=7520</a></p>
<p>Since Williams only requires 2 SAT 2's now, I infer that the new SAT 1 writing score is being thrown in the same bucket as the other 2 SAT 2's, just like the SAT 2 writing used to be. I have no idea if other institutions are treating the SAT 1 writing the same way.</p>