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Big changes for the SAT · Sail away with me · Hofstra camp re-opening

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COVER STORY

Digital SAT Brings Student-Friendly Changes

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ollege Board recently announced that the SAT Suite of Assessments will be delivered digitally.

In November 2021, College Board piloted the digital SAT in the U.S. and internationally; 80 percent of students responded that they found it to be less stressful and 100 percent of educators reported having a positive experience.

While the transition to digital will bring a number of student and educator-friendly changes, many important features of the SAT Suite (SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, PSAT 8/9) will stay the same. The SAT Suite will continue to measure the knowledge and skills that students are learning in high school and that matter most for college and career readiness. The SAT will still be scored on a 1600 scale and educators and students can continue to track growth across the SAT Suite of Assessments over time.

The assessments will continue to be administered in a school or in a test center with a proctor present—not at home. Students will still have access to free practice resources on Khan Academy. Students taking the SAT Suite will continue to connect to scholarships and the College Board National Recognition Programs.

What’s Changing “The digital SAT will be easier to take, easier to give, and more relevant,” said Priscilla Rodriguez, vice president of College Readiness Assessments at College Board. “We’re not simply putting the current SAT on a digital platform—we’re taking full advantage of what delivering an assessment digitally makes possible.

With input from educators and students, we are adapting to ensure we continue to meet their evolving needs.”

Among the changes: the digital SAT will be shorter—about two hours instead of three for the current SAT, with more time per question.

The digital test will feature shorter reading passages with one question tied to each and passages will reflect a wider range of topics that represent the works students read in college.

Calculators will be allowed on the entire Math section. Students and educators will get scores back in days, instead of weeks. To reflect the range of paths that students take after high school, digital SAT Suite score reports

Big changes coming for the SAT will also connect students to information and resources about local two-year college, workforce training programs and career options.

With the transition to digital tests, College Board is working to address inequities in access to technology.

Students will be able to use their own device (laptop or tablet) or a school issued device. If students don’t have a device to use, College Board will provide one for use on test day. If a student loses connectivity or power, the digital SAT has been designed to ensure they won’t lose their work or time while they reconnect.

The changes will also make the SAT more secure.

With the current paper and pencil SAT, if one test form is compromised it can mean canceling administrations or canceling scores for a whole group of students. Going digital allows every student to receive a unique test form, so it will be practically impossible to share answers.

The SAT will be delivered digitally internationally beginning in 2023 and in the U.S. in 2024. The PSAT/NMSQT

and PSAT 8/9 will be delivered digitally in 2023 with the PSAT 10 following in 2024. More information about the changes can be found at SAT.org/digital.

An option for students to show their strengths The SAT continues to play a vital role in a holistic admissions process and continues to connect students to postsecondary and scholarship opportunities.

When nearly every college went test optional during the pandemic, millions of students still took the SAT. That trend has continued with the high school class of 2022.

Most students want to take the SAT, find out how they did, and then decide if they want to submit their scores to colleges. When surveyed, 83% of students said they want the option to submit test scores to colleges. This finding remains consistent whether or not students have taken the SAT and across race/ethnicity and parents’ level of education.

“In a largely test-optional world,

the SAT is a lower-stakes test in college admissions. Submitting a score is optional for every type of college, and we want the SAT to be the best possible option for students. The SAT allows every student—regardless of where they go to high school—to be seen and to access opportunities that will shape their lives and careers,” Rodriguez said. “I am one of those students. I’m a first-generation American, the child of immigrants who came to the U.S. with limited financial resources, and I know how the SAT Suite of Assessments opened doors to colleges, scholarships, and educational opportunities that I otherwise never would have known about or had access to. We want to keep those same doors of opportunity open for all students.”

When viewed within the context of where a student lives and learns, test scores can confirm a student’s grades or demonstrate their strengths beyond what their high school grades may show. In the class of 2020, nearly 1.7 million U.S. students had SAT scores that confirmed or exceeded their high school GPA. That means that their SAT scores were a point of strength on their college applications. Among those students, more than 300,000 were from small towns and rural communities; 600,000 were first-generation college goers; and 700,000 were Black or Latino.

—College Board

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Want A Positive Summer Experience, Outside Of The Norm?

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Character Creator and more.

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ofstra Summer Camps offer children, entering grades K-12 in September, more than 70 programs from theater to sports, gaming, art, music, STEM, academics, culinary, dance, YouTube Studio, Adventure Education and veterinary. Hofstra’s three summer camp models allow campers to mix-and-match their summer experience. Campers can spend the summer immersed in a particular subject or they can switch programs every session and try something new.

At Hofstra, campers can explore their passions, find new interests, learn valuable social skills and make lifelong friendships.

We recently spoke with Hofstra Summer Camp Director Terence Ryan about the upcoming program offerings. Here is what he had to share:

Campers benefit from a rewarding experience in various academics, arts and culture programs, all while having the ability to make lasting friendships.

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This year, Hofstra will add Frisbee/pickleball, The Science Experiment, Halftime Show, Courtney Veinotte Girls’ Field Hockey Camp, Minecraft Modding Lab and Minecraft Builders Club, Tuber

Terence Ryan holds a B.S. in athletic administration, an M.S. in elementary education from St. John’s University and a P.D., for supervision and administration from Dowling College. He is a former teacher and assistant principal in the Levittown and Valley Stream school districts. Ryan is a former middle school football, basketball, softball and baseball coach and former high school basketball coach. He is a former assistant for Hofstra Men’s Basketball and a part of the adjunct faculty at St. John’s University and Farmingdale State University. He has been a member of the Hoftra Summer Camp family since 1999.

Visit www.hofstra.edu/academics/ ce/summer-camp to learn more.

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Come Sail

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t the Great Neck Park District Sailing School, there is something for everyone. The park district program offers exciting lessons and programs for adults, children and families.

“Sailing can be either a very relaxing or very competitive sport, depending on what your goals are,” Sailing Director Ryan Goldberg said.

“Whether you decide to sail for leisure or race in regattas, we are happy to point you in the right direction and teach you the skills you will need to succeed.”

The Great Neck Park District Sailing School is committed to inspiring and encouraging individuals to be a part of the sailing lifestyle through expert, safe and exciting boating experiences.

“My family introduced me to sailing as a young child so I have more than 20 years of sailing experience,” Goldberg said. “As a student in high school, I joined a sailing school and became a junior instructor. Soon after, I put the skills I had learned to good use by working as a sailing instructor for the Great Neck Park District.”

Once Goldberg graduated from college, he worked up to the position of waterfront director. He has since helped build the sailing program by adding a variety of activities and boat rentals.

The goal is to enhance an individual’s ability by teaching high-quality sailing

Looking for a Summer School for your child with a learning difference?

Learn more about Winston Prep Long Island’s Summer Enrichment Program that provides students with learning differences a unique, individualized program to enhance their academic skills and foster independence.

DATES: Monday through Friday, July 1st – July 29th, 2022 from 9 am to 1 pm.

Contact Michele Bellatoni, Director of Summer Enrichment Program • lisummerprogram@winstonprep.edu 631.779.2400 (x2431) for more information.

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Away skills through excellence, integrity and equality in every aspect of the sport and in life.

“I believe anyone can learn to sail if they are willing to put in the effort,” Goldberg said. “A good sailing student is interested in the outdoors and enjoys spending time on the water.”

This summer, let us give you the confidence to sail your own boat. Students who have never sailed before as well as those who have sailing experience, are welcome. We have courses for beginners to advanced, offering sailing opportunities for everyone.

Beginners are taught basic seamanship, boating safety, and are introduced to the basics of sailing.

Sailing is fun.

Michele Siegel “Sailing is a vital sport because it teaches life skills such as teamwork and problem-solving,” Goldberg said. “Sailing also builds an appreciation for the environment in a fun, renewable and safe way.”

With the guidance of one of the program’s professional coaches, you will learn to sail in one of the most spectacular sailing venues on the north shore of Long Island. The staff members are committed to provide the best sailing instruction available at any level of experience.

“I sail and teach the skills to sail, because I enjoy offering new students an appreciation for the sport and teaching the physics that makes the sport work,” Goldberg said. “I think it’s incredible seeing new students begin to grasp how wind alone can let you chart a course wherever you may want to go.”

Visit www.gnparks.org/183/Sailing for more information.

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CLOSE TO HOME. WORLDS AWAY. Who says you can’t have it all? At St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC), you can.

Our beautiful metropolitan campus gives you a safe, welcoming place to study over 100 programs in the arts & social sciences, business, education and STEM. Yet it’s just 15 miles north of New York City, giving you quick access to learning, cultural and career opportunities in one of the world’s most exciting cities.

Whether you come from near or far, take the next step and find yourself at St. Thomas Aquinas College.

Did you know we’re SAT/ACT test-optional and offering scholarships amounting to at least $50,000 over 4 years?

We are committed to helping students navigate current societal challenges by providing access to an affordable education to prepare for college, community service, and career success.

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