It is common knowledge that the essay portion of the SAT is optional. While some college and university admissions officers may glance at a student’s score on it – perhaps because the ...

Although the essay portion of the SAT became optional in 2016, many students still chose to write it to demonstrate strong or improved writing skills to prospective colleges. In June 2021 ...

With trends shaping standardized testing requirements, challenges introduced by the digitization of the SAT and the significance of college essays, a promising outcome requires an early ...