The digital SAT is an adaptive test, which means that scoring is a lot more complicated than it used to be. Wondering how it works?
Brenna O’Neill, President of Test Innovators, joined Mike Bergin and Amy Seeley on theTests and the Restpodcast for an in-depth discussion on digital SAT scoring. Listen to the episode to learn how multistage adaptive scoring works on the digital SAT, why some questions are worth more than others, and what these changes mean for students on test day.
A LOT of upperclassmen feel they’re transitioning from being a kid to being an adult, which can feel exciting and scary. If you’re on your way to being a junior or senior (or are in 11th or 12th grade yourself!), this article is for you!
We polled students asking their...
Transition words may be considered by some to be an unnecessary accouterment to a sentence, a garnish rather than a key ingredient to a dish. While it is true that inexperienced writers run the risk of overembellishing their sentences with transition words, it’s important to recognize that transitions have a...
Everyone feels a little anxious from time to time. When you're preparing for an important exam, dealing with test anxiety can be a major challenge. Try out one of the exercises we've outlined to help keep you cool, calm, and collected before your next big test!
This blog post is part of a series between Test Innovators and Scoir. You can read the other part of the series on the Scoir blog here.
We’ve been getting a lot of questions about the new digital SAT lately. So we’ve compiled and answered...
Parents often ask us which ISEE section is the most important to a competitive application. It’s also a question we like to discuss with our internal team and with our network of tutors and school administrators. And as with everything else, we’ve analyzed our data to find the answer to...
The new digital SAT is 2 hours and 14 minutes long with a total of 98 questions. In contrast, the old paper SAT was 3 hours long with a total of 154 questions, so the new digital SAT is 46 minutes shorter with 56 fewer questions.
The digital SAT consists of...
The ACT and SAT are the two main entrance exams that colleges and universities use in the admissions process. Your ACT and SAT scores are just one of the many components of your college application, so it is important to plan ahead.
As you research the admissions process for different independent and private schools, you may notice that many schools’ admissions offices mention a holistic review process. What does this mean exactly, and how does it affect your application specifically?
Welcome to The Educator’s Guide to the Digital SAT! The purpose of this guide is to help you understand the ins and outs of the digital SAT, so that you can support your students as they prepare for the test.First, we’ll cover the essentials, including an overview of the test...
