I've heard various things about whether or not colleges still require the SAT essay. Can someone help clarify if it's still necessary to take the essay portion of the SAT for college admissions? Thanks a bunch!
As of 2021, the SAT essay has been discontinued, and it's no longer an option for students taking the SAT. Consequently, colleges do not require or consider the SAT essay for admissions. When reviewing your application, colleges will focus on other components, such as your SAT scores, grades, course rigor, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation. Therefore, you don't need to worry about the SAT essay, as it's not a part of the application process for any school anymore.
If you're looking for guidance on how to maximize your score on the sections of the SAT that are still in place, you can find a range of handy blog posts focused on test prep on CollegeVine's blog: https://blog.collegevine.com/category/standardized-tests/sat/
Good luck with your college applications!
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