Earlier this week, the College Board released scores from the March 5 SAT—the first administration of the redesigned SAT—as well as long-awaited new concordance tables, which allow students to understand how their scores from the redesigned SAT, ACT, and old SAT compare in common terms. Shortly after the College Board's announcement, the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education announced the Alaska Performance Scholarship score requirements for redesigned SAT. What does the new scoring system of the redesigned SAT mean for you?
Introducing the Quick Reference Guide
We've developed a handy Quick Reference Guide to help you determine:
- How to compare all of your test scores (ACT, redesigned SAT, old SAT, and/or 2015 PSAT) scores in common terms
- Whether you should focus on the SAT or the ACT for your next testing attempt (or, if you are satisfied with your scores, which test scores you should submit to colleges)
- How your redesigned SAT scores compare against the Alaska Performance Scholarship requirements
Download the Quick Reference Guide
What Do the Changes Mean to Me?
Although the SAT and its scoring scale have changed, the overall strategy students should follow is the same:
- Determine whether to focus on the SAT or ACT and establishing your baseline score
- Set your target score based on your college admissions and scholarship goals
- Select your study strategy
What Should I Do Next?
If you haven't yet taken: (i) a practice SAT, the official SAT, or the PSAT, and (ii) a practice ACT or official ACT, then start by taking a free practice SAT or ACT—available year-round at our Anchorage Center and at high schools throughout Anchorage. We recommend taking a practice SAT and ACT during the summer after 10th grade or in the fall of 11th grade.
Once you have scores from both the PSAT/SAT and ACT, sign up for North to My Future, your free individualized college admissions strategy session. During your meeting at our Anchorage Center, we’ll take a look at where your SAT/ACT scores stand relative to your goals and help you develop a comprehensive college admissions action plan, including your testing timeline and strategy.
As always, feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions about your individual testing or college admissions circumstances.
Additional Resources
College Admissions Resource Library