Would you rather take new or old SAT?

Test Preparation
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<p>I was just thinking about this because I have taken the SAT now, and my brother will have to take the new SAT right when it comes out. I'm a little bit mad because we can't finish the competition for who gets the highest score (though it would be tough to beat a 2330 (I'm sorry, I had to brag a little bit, just disregard that comment, haha))</p>

<p>Personally, I would rather take the SAT now. I like the essay because I could make things up which made it easier to score high (though it would be kinda fun to analyze a passage). Plus, it's easier to distinguish yourself when it's out of 2400 instead of 1600, like it will be. I also like the vocab section on the SAT now, because you could study for it, though it would be nice to have NO vocab section at all. The combined reading and writing on the new SAT might also make it easier to score higher in the reading section, especially for those who were really good in the writing, but lacking in the critical reading. </p>

<p>It seems to me like this new SAT is shifting toward the ACT (with no guessing penalty, optional essay, testing things that you learned) which I don't really like that much.</p>

<p>What are your opinions?</p>

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<p>honestly, colleges want things they can use to differentiate students and the current SAT is one of the best things colleges have. So i don’t think they would like this idea. Secondly, I think the vocabulary is important. All those words are helpful in life and allow you to read much very well</p>

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<p>Also, there is no guessing penalty. </p>

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<p>I would like to take the new sat because I feel like the current one ignores the importance of math. Too bad I’m a junior.</p>

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<p>Well, I’m an oldie so I DID take both SATs when I was in high school. I was in the transition year where students could take both the old (1600) and new SAT (2400) back then.</p>

<p>I preferred the 1600 version a lot more, so consider yourselves lucky ;)</p>

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<p>honestly, the 1600 one is going to be easier</p>

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<p>Heck, I liked the pre-1995 version best, but nobody asked me. :)</p>

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<p>@hanna please check your inbox</p>

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<p>and yes, the pre 1995 version was the hardest one i believe</p>

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<p>The option to take the test on the computer would be a huge help to my D as her handwriting is horrendous because she writes so quickly. The essay portion would be easier for her if she could type it.</p>

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<p>Definitely new for me since there is no essay and no arcane vocabulary. Too late for me, oh well. Once you take SAT and get into college, it doesn’t really matter.</p>

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<p>“No essay”</p>

<p>The ACT has an optional essay, but most universities require the essay section irrespective of the fact.</p>