As the SAT evolves, so do opinions on its value
Clip: 3/8/2016 | 7m 4s
For the first time in over a decade the SAT test curriculum has undergone major changes.
On Saturday, college hopefuls took a brand new SAT, marking the first time in over a decade the test curriculum has undergone major changes. While scores will still be submitted with many an application, there is growing skepticism of their value as predictors of college success. April Brown of the American Graduate program reports.
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As the SAT evolves, so do opinions on its value
Clip: 3/8/2016 | 7m 4s
On Saturday, college hopefuls took a brand new SAT, marking the first time in over a decade the test curriculum has undergone major changes. While scores will still be submitted with many an application, there is growing skepticism of their value as predictors of college success. April Brown of the American Graduate program reports.
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