Hey guys, just out of sheer curiosity - what does 'SAT' actually stand for? I mean I get that it's a standardised test we take, but what's the full name or acronym?
Hello, SAT originally stood for 'Scholastic Aptitude Test'. However, over the years, the test has been rebranded a couple of times. In 1994, it was rebranded as the 'Scholastic Assessment Test', then 'SAT I: Reasoning Test', and finally in 2004, the CollegeBoard, which administers the SAT, declared that the SAT doesn't mean anything and it is now simply known as the 'SAT'. It's a bit confusing, but the name changes reflect the evolving nature of the test, focusing not just on aptitude but broader elements of student preparation and reasoning skills.
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