Is the SAT optional essay going away?

On January 19th, 2021, the CollegeBoard announced that it would stop offering the optional SAT Essay after June 2021. This is a big change, and students are curious about how this may impact the college admissions process.

Is College Board scrapping the SAT?

The College Board is dropping the SAT subject tests and optional essay and is revamping its general exam. The changes will have little impact on students applying to the University of California, which has led the way in limiting the use of standardized testing — in particular the SAT and ACT.

Is the SAT essay offered?

As students and colleges adapt to new realities and changes to the college admissions process, College Board is making sure our programs adapt with them. We’re making some changes to reduce demands on students.

Are SATs Cancelled this year?

Yes, Year 6 SATs exams are cancelled for students this summer. This means that Year 6 SATs are cancelled for 2021. The government has also cancelled GCSE, AS and A-level exams.

What is the pass mark for SATs 2021?

In these new SATs the expected level is set to be 100, with scores ranging from 80 to 120. Any score above 100 is regarded as a pass and any under as a fail.

When is the next SAT 2021?

2021-22 SAT Dates

Are SATs going ahead 2022?

PLEASE NOTE: As a result of school closures during the coronavirus lockdown English primary school pupils did not take their 2020 SATs tests. SATs 2021 have also been cancelled. SATs 2022 will be going ahead as usual.

Will Year 2 SATs happen in 2022?

The 2022 KS2 SATs will take place in the week commencing 9th May 2022. The tests will take place over four days. Children in Year 6 (those aged 10-11 or those born between September 2010 and August 2011 inclusive) will take these tests in their normal school classrooms (in the UK).