The College Board will discontinue SAT Subject Tests and the optional essay
section on the SAT, according to a recent announcement on Jan. 19
[https://blog.collegeboard.org/January-2021-sat-subject-test-and-essay-faq]. The
decision-making process was accelerated as testing centers closed during the
pandemic and led many colleges, including Amherst, to make the tests optional or
to permanently suspend consideration of them. The College Board’s decision
reflects a broader trend among undergraduate