The SAT is changing this March, and families across New Jersey are getting nervous. The new test is more closely aligned with Common Core standards, but still poses many difficulties for most students. All high school students can choose to take the new SAT, the ACT, or both. Since each test has different emphases, we encourage students to[…]

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