Tuesday, December 01, 2020

History of the SAT and ACT

Test nerds and prep professionals already know about this site, which outlines in some detail the history of the SAT and ACT from the late 19th century to the present day. 

Information provided covers the founding of the College Board, the fits and starts and many early and late iterations of the SAT, the inception of the test prep industry in 1946 (Stanley Kaplan), the beginnings of the ACT in 1959, and a great deal more.

It’s a fascinating read for anyone with more than a passing interest in American college entrance tests.

Bibliographic notes are found at the end of the article (though most are not linked).

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