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The First SAT, Southern Ivies, and The Roaring ’20s
This Week in History

The First SAT, Southern Ivies, and The Roaring ’20s

This Week in History: June 23–29, 1926

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This week history reminds us of an educational event many Americans undoubtedly have some experience with—and possibly strong feelings about. For on June 23, 1926—98 years ago—the College Board administered the very first SAT exam to approximately 8,040 candidates at 353 locations across America. 

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