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Bringing back the SAT

Today, Explained

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The Digital Transition of the SAT and College Testing Policies

The chapter discusses the shift of the SAT exam to a digital format using the Blue Book app, highlighting its adaptive difficulty levels and increased question time. It explores the current status of colleges' standardized test requirements, mentioning the return of SAT requirements by schools like Yale and Dartmouth. The conversation delves into the reasons behind schools choosing to be test-optional or reinstating test requirements, considering factors like affordability, academic standards, and diversity post a Supreme Court ruling.

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