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6 KAPLAN'S GUIDE TO THE <strong>SAT</strong> CHANGE AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS<br />

WHAT TO DO IF YOU'RE IN THE ... CLASS OF <strong>2015</strong><br />

Start thinking about standardized tests! Depending on whe<strong>the</strong>r or not you're applying to<br />

your first-choice school <strong>for</strong> early decision or early action, you have until mid-Fall to take<br />

ei<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> <strong>SAT</strong> or ACT. You will NOT be affected by <strong>the</strong> <strong>SAT</strong> change. To figure out whe<strong>the</strong>r<br />

you should take <strong>the</strong> <strong>SAT</strong> or ACT, try taking a Practice Test of each, or one of our Tu rbo <strong>Tests</strong>.<br />

Then consider which test was better <strong>for</strong> you overall, and on which exam you scored in a<br />

higher percentile. Attend one of our free online practice tests, which we offer <strong>for</strong> both <strong>SAT</strong><br />

and ACT. Remember: <strong>the</strong> <strong>SAT</strong> and ACT are scored on different scales, so pay attention to<br />

your percentile, not just <strong>the</strong> scaled score.<br />

WHAT TO DO IF YOU'RE IN THE ... CLASS OF <strong>2016</strong><br />

The new P<strong>SAT</strong> that will be administered in <strong>the</strong> Fall of <strong>2015</strong> and <strong>the</strong> new <strong>SAT</strong> that will be<br />

administered in <strong>the</strong> Spring of <strong>2016</strong> will NOT affect you! By <strong>the</strong> time <strong>the</strong>se new tests are<br />

administered, you will have already taken <strong>the</strong> P<strong>SAT</strong> and <strong>SAT</strong> or ACT and will be well into<br />

<strong>the</strong> college application process.<br />

What you can do now, however, is start studying <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> P<strong>SAT</strong>, which you will take in <strong>the</strong><br />

Fall of 2014. A high score on <strong>the</strong> P<strong>SAT</strong> can lead to a National Merit Scholarship, which can<br />

help you pay <strong>for</strong> college. Check out our free online P<strong>SAT</strong> events.<br />

Also, start looking into any Advanced Placement or college-level cou rses your high school<br />

offers. A well-rounded course of study and strong GPA are top college admissions factors.<br />

Scoring well on AP tests can earn you college credit, allowing you to graduate early or place<br />

out of introductory-level classes.<br />

WHAT TO DO IF YOU'RE IN THE ... CLASS OF 2017+<br />

As you begin to think about preparing <strong>for</strong> college, be aware that <strong>the</strong> changes <strong>the</strong> College<br />

Board has announced to <strong>the</strong> P<strong>SAT</strong> and <strong>SAT</strong> will affect you!<br />

You will take <strong>the</strong> new P<strong>SAT</strong> during your junior year in <strong>the</strong> Fall of <strong>2015</strong>. This will be <strong>the</strong> first<br />

time <strong>the</strong> new P<strong>SAT</strong> is administered.<br />

If you are a member of <strong>the</strong> Class of 2017, you may have an option to take <strong>the</strong> current version<br />

of <strong>the</strong> 2400-point <strong>SAT</strong> if you take <strong>the</strong> test when it is offered in November <strong>2015</strong>, December<br />

<strong>2015</strong>, or January <strong>2016</strong>. We do not recommend taking <strong>the</strong> <strong>SAT</strong> be<strong>for</strong>e <strong>the</strong> P<strong>SAT</strong> in October<br />

<strong>2015</strong>. If you want to see if <strong>the</strong> 2400-point <strong>SAT</strong> is right <strong>for</strong> you, check out one of our free<br />

online practice tests. After January <strong>2016</strong>, this version of <strong>the</strong> <strong>SAT</strong> will no longer be offered.<br />

The new <strong>SAT</strong> will first be given in March <strong>2016</strong>. March is usually <strong>the</strong> first time juniors take <strong>the</strong><br />

test. Make sure if you are taking <strong>the</strong> test in or after March <strong>2016</strong> you prep using resources<br />

designed <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> new test. Materials <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> old 2400-point test will no longer apply.

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