The National Commission on Writing believes we must improve the quality of writing in our schools if students are to succeed in college and in life. Its first report to Congress, The Neglected "R", called for a writing revolution to return writing to its proper place in the American classroom. Read more about the National Commission on Writing.
A primary goal of adding a writing section to the SAT was to strengthen the alignment of the SAT to the instructional practices in today’s classroom and to address the importance of writing skills.
Further, the SAT reinforces the importance of writing throughout a student's education and will help colleges make better admissions and placement decisions.
Read College Board’s strategies for SAT essay success for students.
Find out general information on the SAT.
