As of March, the College Board has created a new and improved SAT test. No other SAT changes in the past decades have been this dramatic. The last unchanged, SAT test given out was on January 23. The new test includes a new scoring system, 400-1600, as to where the old one

“The SAT was really difficult to me,” Junior Maddie DeGuire said. “But I know what specific things I need to work on now and how to prepare myself when I go to take it again.”

Aside from the old SAT, the updated test has no guess penalty and the essay is optional in the writing portion of the test.

“The SAT test will be a long process no matter what.” Junior Kayla Haynes said. “The new test was difficult but not impossible.”

Argyle High School now gives students an SAT prep class option. The class, taught by Mr. and Mrs. Perkins, helps students prepare and become more familiar with SAT and ACT questions.

“Just like every class you teach, the principle tells you what you’re going to teach.” SAT teacher Coach Perkins said. “I really like the class, it’s more independent driven, students know they’ll be taking this test within the next six to ten months.”

Aside from Mr. and Mrs. Perkins, students work hard outside of school with private tutors and extra classes.

“I scored an average score after I had studied quite a bit,” Haynes said. “I’m looking forward to taking the new test in May.”

There are a variety of kids all seeking the same goal to strive in this class and prepare themselves for not only an SAT test but to help them in life.

“Usually kids pay a little better attention and it’s a little more important to them,” Perkins said. “It’s pretty fun to watch them get better at those things.”