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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think this is a good move since has seemed in my layperson opinion that sat subject tests are knowledge based so AP tests in similar subjects gets to the same objective.

However, and I ask this as a layperson and clearly as someone who doesn’t have a current senior, I don’t understand how colleges are distinguishing among students without some stabdardized test results. Grades and course rigor aren’t enough, because so many students max out on both. I realize that has happened with SAT, too, but every additional data point is one more possible way to compare prospective students. I especially think the essay portion of the SAT was useful because it was a truly unedited example of the student’s writing - even if it isnt graded by the College Board, it would be useful for submission with applications so that admissions counselors could read. Thoughts on this? [/quote]

Most top tier schools didn't use or care about the essay portion of the SAT so I'm not surprised it will be discontinued. From the admissions perspective, this data point didn't add anything and/or help distinguish between applicants. The College Board is just reacting to the market as a business. [/quote]

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