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Future of Education Podcast

Why the SATs Going Digital Matters

Jul 15, 2024
19:17
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Shaan Patel, founder of Prep Expert, discusses the transition of the SAT to a digital format, highlighting benefits such as adjusted content and reduced test anxiety. The podcast also covers the importance of scholarships in college preparation and the advantages of the new digital SAT exam, including adaptive questioning and faster result turnaround.
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Quick takeaways

  • The digital SAT offers more time per question and a hidden timer option to reduce test anxiety.
  • Preparing for the digital SAT involves familiarization with the testing app and utilizing resources like Khan Academy.

Deep dives

Importance of Taking the SAT Despite Test Optional Policies

Taking the SAT or ACT is crucial as colleges are seeing higher median scores due to test optional policies. Test scores significantly increase students' chances of admission and merit-based scholarships often require test scores. Furthermore, several universities are reverting to requiring the tests, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong test scores.

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