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Just an aside: I love working the analogy parts of the test. (Are they being dropped out?) I didn't like the reading parts because I like to read slowly and can't stand being forced into speed reading.
Well, there is one major change in the SATs I'm aware of. They are adding a spontaneous 20 minute essay (partly as a way to encourage an upswing in language skills which are sadly lagging in many areas) which will count for 600 points in an test now worth 1,800! My fifteen year old niece Kylene, a voracious reader and wonderful writer, is delighted...should be a cinch 600 points for her.
But my other niece, Megan (a college freshman and also a good writer), just missed the change. She also just missed getting accepted to Boston College and opted for the University of Maryland instead...I'm wondering if those essay points would've made a big difference?
I guess that essay would be an easy 600 points for most folks here, though!
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted AWAD and schools tsuwm 08/26/02 10:49 PM Re: AWAD and schools Wordwind 08/27/02 09:27 AM I'll see your aside and raise you consuelo 08/27/02 10:01 AM Re: Speed Reading Wordwind 08/27/02 11:09 AM Re: AWAD and schools WhitmanO'Neill 09/07/02 06:30 PM Re: AWAD and schools TheFallibleFiend 08/27/02 12:12 PM Re: AWAD and schools Wordwind 08/27/02 12:39 PM Re: AWAD and schools tsuwm 08/27/02 02:30 PM Re: AWAD and schools TheFallibleFiend 08/29/02 11:34 AM Re: AWAD and schools emanuela 09/08/02 06:16 AM Re: Signs of Life Wordwind 09/08/02 07:37 AM perhaps I have been not clear, sweetie emanuela 09/08/02 12:04 PM New teacher... and new-ish here alexis 06/09/03 10:22 AM Re: AWAD and schools bonzaialsatian 06/11/03 07:24 PM Re: AWAD and schools AnnaStrophic 06/13/03 01:00 PM Re: AWAD and schools Bingley 06/13/03 02:04 PM Re: AWAD and schools Father Steve 06/21/03 04:01 AM
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