The SAT is ditching its essay requirement to return to the 1600-point scoring scale. But that's not all: It's also dumbing itself down by removing some of the more obscure and difficult vocabulary words, like ''prevaricator'' and ''sagacious," in favor of more commonly-used words.
America's Chief Wizard Nate Silver Had the Best Election Night of Anybody and Here's Why: a Guide
Did you know President Obama was going to win last night? If you read Nate Silver, the New York Times political blogger and statistical geek, you did. If you don't read Silver, though, you're probably wondering who the hell he is and why everyone is talking about him. Don't worry. We're here to help.
All of the Rich Teens on Long Island Are Cheating on the SAT
Way back in September, a couple of Long Island dummies were busted for paying 19-year-old Emory University student Sam Eshaghoff to take the SATs for them. Now it seems everyone is cheating on the damn test!
Tony Long Island High School Wracked by SAT Cheating Scandal
The frenzy surrounding college admissions has reached fraudulent levels. A college kid has been arrested for allegedly helping at least six students at a Long Island high school cheat on their SATs.
It's Official: Kids These Days Dumber Than Ever
The use of standardized test scores as a proxy for actual intelligence is a lazy, misguided, classist and culturally discriminatory tactic that makes the jobs of policymakers easier at the expense of the future of our children. That said, kids these days are more jaw-droppingly stupid than ever before. We're getting…
The Reality TV SAT Question That Stumped Well-Read Nerds
Time was, high school students had to study vocab lists and brush up on their algebra to prepare for the SATs. Now they just have to watch a lot of trashy reality television. The essay question in this year's SATs has caused a stir because it's not about all of the 19th century books and stuff kids have worked their…
