The designer of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s writing-placement examination has serious concerns about how well the SAT’s new writing section is graded, says Catherine Nichols, a ...

The SAT Reading and Writing section can be a tough exam. Students can improve scores by understanding its structure. The Reading section tests comprehension and analysis. The Writing section focuses ...

For two years, college applicants have had to complete a writing section on the SAT, but Brown and other universities are still reserving judgement on how much the section actually tells them, and it ...

High test anxiety significantly impairs SAT performance by draining working memory resources. A brief 5-10 minute expressive-writing exercise immediat ...

Thinking about taking the SAT? Then keep reading! Understanding how your raw score turns into your total score is vital for setting target scores and gauging your prep progress. In 2024, about 1.97 ...