should they cancel writing SAT test? Options

[EmeraldKnight]

THey should get rid of the SAT 1 period! That test proves absolutely nothing, except for the fact that you can walk in and fill in bubbles correctly.

WTF? Erm... no comment..

[forgottenrazor]

**laughs** yea i think so b-cuz i'll never be able to step into a university if i had to take my sat's...pretty sad actually ...:(

[HiddenFaerie]

Even though I love to write, and I'm an aspiring author, I'm dreading this. Their removing the things that I excelled at (analogies are simple) and putting it writing. Oh yes, excite us with the riveting topics. If they can think of interesting topics I'm all for it. But that's a big IF.

[ComradeRed]

Topics on the SAT II are things like "Does every cloud have a silver lining?" just really generic stuff. You can basically write on whatever you want to write on.

[islandkiss]

well, your future depends on the sat

I say screw it.. it's too much stress..

[EmeraldKnight]

well, your future depends on the sat

I say screw it.. it's too much stress..

Tough, the real world is full of stress, this helps prepare you for it

Topics on the SAT II are things like "Does every cloud have a silver lining?" just really generic stuff. You can basically write on whatever you want to write on. 

Then how do they grade it?

[*FreeStickers*]

gosh. I heard about that. I can write pretty well, but I'm really lazy. This is going to screw me up. grrr. I bet my score'll go down this time.

[EmeraldKnight]

gosh. I heard about that. I can write pretty well, but I'm really lazy. This is going to screw me up. grrr. I bet my score'll go down this time.

If you can write well, why will it mess up your score?

[visualfusion]

Topics on the SAT II are things like "Does every cloud have a silver lining?" just really generic stuff. You can basically write on whatever you want to write on.

FALSE, most SAT II writing topics are quotes and you are asked if you agree or disagree.

Example: "The end justifies the means. Do you agree or disagree"

Of course, that is a very simple example, and the ones on the SAT II writing test are a bit longer, but they're just like that.

[ComradeRed]

Then how do they grade it?

Um... they grade on how well you write...

You should write like Ernest Hemmingway. Short and to the point. No flowery language. NO gramatical or spelling mistakes.

Um visual fusion... that was a quote... "Every cloud has a silver lining. Argue for or against"... I got an 800 I know what the test is like,.

[rnrn897]

i don think its fair for sophmores righ now.. cuz now they have to take it over if the college they wanna get into only accepts the new ones

[EmeraldKnight]

i don think its fair for sophmores righ now.. cuz now they have to take it over if the college they wanna get into only accepts the new ones

There always has to be a cutoff year, if not the sophomores, then the freshmen.. one year will be unfortunate; its unavoidable

[ComradeRed]

Actually, no. Most colleges will accept BOTH SAT Is and revsied SAT Is for the next few years. Duke will do so for two more years.

[aud_chua]

i like the idea that the analogies and quantitative comparison sections are out.. those were really useless.. now, writing is much better!! i like it.. to bad i graduated high school already.. =\

[ComradeRed]

THey should get rid of the SAT 1 period! That test proves absolutely nothing, except for the fact that you can walk in and fill in bubbles correctly.

Then all the best schools will be stocked by Andover/Exeter preppies. Good job. Oh, and some undeserving affirmative action admits... but mainly preppies.

[EmeraldKnight]

Then all the best schools will be stocked by Andover/Exeter preppies. Good job. Oh, and some undeserving affirmative action admits... but mainly preppies

What do you mean by that Minda?

[ComradeRed]

Read it as is ... without the SATs, we will go back to how things were in 1960 where you got into college based on what high school you went to.

[bibliomania]

Well, as much as a lot of people want the writing SAT test cancelled, they (people who make the tests and approve them) won't probably listen.

[jo3]

most people think that the writing section is gonna be a burden, when in fact it should help most people (unless you're extremely gifted and know a lot of vocab words...or ur just great at memorizing). the writing section is the exact same as the PSAT writing section (with the exception of the essay) or the SAT II writing, but the essay is so open ended that you can pretty much about anything. if i was younger, i'd def. take the new SAT because i'm not that strong at vocab

also, adding a writing section makes the test more balanced. although you can learn the test, it requires more skill rather than just practice. you can learn a lot of vocab but still not know much about the english language, whereas the new section will make sure you're good at the grammar part of english

[capsule]

i'd def. take the new SAT because i'm not that strong at vocab

the new SATs will still require a strong foundation w/ vocabulary.

Actually, no. Most colleges will accept BOTH SAT Is and revsied SAT Is for the next few years. Duke will do so for two more years.

lol....most colleges will not accept both sats....STATE UNIVERSITIES especially. Better to stick with the new one, cause while some colleges will accept the old, ALL will accept the new.

You should write like Ernest Hemmingway. Short and to the point.

i agree. also, they give you 20 or 25 minutes, so make sure you go through your essay over and over again till you make sure it's "perfect" (since it's worth 1/3 of the whole thing)

i like the idea that the analogies and quantitative comparison sections are out

oh man, analogies were horrible, i hated em and i thought they were worthless. i owned the quantative comparison, hardly got any wrong cause it was so easy :D.

I know too many people who wants to resort to the whole "perfect score" thing...

[*Fallen_Fairy*]

that sucks for all classes 06 and younger,

since im 2005, i dont have to do the writing YAY ME

[silver-rain]

seeing as i'm the class of 06, i'll have to take this new SAT. part of me is happy that the anaogies are gone, but the other part is apprehensive about the new writing section- espeically the essay. but the writing section is similar to the PSAT, except the essay, and the PSAT was pretty easy. but the essay- arg. i can't write for my life... but this makes the SAT more personal i guess. oh well, i guess i'll just have to deal with it.

[EmeraldKnight]

Well, as much as a lot of people want the writing SAT test cancelled, they (people who make the tests and approve them) won't probably listen

Well of course, seeing as how there's no good reason to cancel it

most people think that the writing section is gonna be a burden, when in fact it should help most people (unless you're extremely gifted and know a lot of vocab words...or ur just great at memorizing). the writing section is the exact same as the PSAT writing section (with the exception of the essay) or the SAT II writing, but the essay is so open ended that you can pretty much about anything. if i was younger, i'd def. take the new SAT because i'm not that strong at vocab

also, adding a writing section makes the test more balanced. although you can learn the test, it requires more skill rather than just practice. you can learn a lot of vocab but still not know much about the english language, whereas the new section will make sure you're good at the grammar part of english

Nicely said.. people should read that

lol....most colleges will not accept both sats....STATE UNIVERSITIES especially. Better to stick with the new one, cause while some colleges will accept the old, ALL will accept the new.

You should take both, because colleges will look at both.. a 1600 on the old one is still very impressive

oh man, analogies were horrible, i hated em and i thought they were worthless. i owned the quantative comparison, hardly got any wrong cause it was so easy :D.

I'm the opposite of you..

seeing as i'm the class of 06, i'll have to take this new SAT. part of me is happy that the anaogies are gone, but the other part is apprehensive about the new writing section- espeically the essay. but the writing section is similar to the PSAT, except the essay, and the PSAT was pretty easy. but the essay- arg. i can't write for my life... but this makes the SAT more personal i guess. oh well, i guess i'll just have to deal with it.

1. I don't understand why everyone hates analogies...
2. I like your attitude, recognizing both the favorable and unfavorable aspects, instead of simply bashing the SAT like some others have done

[F1R3B4T]

cancel writing sat test? thats a good idea. lol. no wonder so many drop outs dese days

[highly_evolved]

yea ther is gna ba writing protion. i think its good. you can kinda show mroe of youself. also they will amke the SAT available to be done on the computer.