I've been hearing some conflicting info and I’m not sure what’s accurate anymore. I'm taking the SAT in 2023, and I'm wondering if there's still an essay section? I've heard some rumors that it's been removed but I'm not sure. Can someone clear this up for me?
Sure, I'd be happy to clarify that for you! As of 2021, the College Board has indeed discontinued the SAT essay section. This means that when you take your SAT in 2023, there won't be an essay section for you to complete. So, you can focus your prep energy on the other sections of the SAT - evidence-based reading and writing, and math.
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