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The digital SAT, explained for parents
Why a strong student gets stuck, what the score actually measures, and what really moves it. Straight answers, written for the parent trying to make a good decision.
Does the SAT Still Matter? Every Ivy Now Requires It Again
Columbia, the last holdout, reversed in June 2026. Every Ivy requires a score for the class of 2028, and more than 60 colleges require it for fall 2027. Here's the new map.
Ivy League SAT Requirements for the Class of 2028
All eight Ivies require a score again. What that means for current sophomores and juniors, and why the runway is shorter than it looks.
Which Colleges Require the SAT for Fall 2027?
More than 60 colleges and university systems, including the entire Florida and Georgia publics and UT Austin. The list, the ED date math, and the direction of travel.
What to Do When Your Teen’s SAT Score Won’t Improve
A stuck score almost never means your teen has hit their ceiling. It means the specific reasons they're losing points haven't been found yet. Here's how to find them.
How the Digital SAT Actually Works: Why the First Module Decides Your Score
The digital SAT adapts to your teen mid-test, and the first module quietly sets a ceiling on the score before the hard questions even arrive. Here's what almost no one explains.
Your Teen Isn’t a “Bad Test Taker.” Here’s What’s Actually Happening
The teen who scores 1450 in practice and 1290 on the real SAT isn't a bad test taker. Test-day panic is a trainable response, and here's how it gets trained out.
What SAT Score Do You Need for a BS/MD Program?
BS/MD programs accept fewer than one in twenty applicants, and the SAT is the first cut. Here's the score your teen actually needs, and why a strong student can still fall short.
Why Your Straight-A Teen Scored Low on the SAT
A 4.0 student can score in the 1100s, and it almost never means what you're afraid it means. Here's the real reason school success and SAT scores come apart.