<p>The writing section requirement is extremely irrating, especially that in addition to the 3 part SAT, there are SAT II requirements. And heck, maybe you should take the ACTS (w/writing section of course).</p>
<p>As you approach the end of junior year & you give up 3-4 Saturday mornings for these tests (May & Jun SATs, 1- SAT IIs & the ACT) at a cost of avg $45 + the Sending test score fee (Avg-$30?) and the test practice books , maybe you took a course , you are spending a minium of $200 to over $1,000. Ugh!</p>
<p>These could be at the direct expense of student working a part time job, volunteering, music, sports, etc.</p>
<p>The writing section increased the expense and time of the test (you have to pay your monitors more) & schools aren’t even using it. 4 hour exam, give me a break. It is a racket!</p>
<p>BTW CollegeBoard’s website is awful & they do not always respond to emailed questions.</p>