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Can you tell us about your academic journey and how you developed a passion for computer science? Whitney: My academic journey had been far from linear. I was a student who had to constantly read to achieve good grades. It is a trait that inclined me more into the sciences and the tech world and my coding exploits helped me to become more knowledgeable about the computer science field. A subject like mathematics came easily to me and I loved the computations and calculations. Even in high school, I knew my career would involve some aspects of mathematics. I attended a few coding boot-camps and the more I learnt the deeper my newfound love for Computer Science grew. How did you feel when you received admissions offers from prestigious universities like Princeton, Duke, Williams, and Columbia? Whitney: I had received likely letters from both Duke and Columbia and even to date I cannot believe it. I was extremely excited and never expected such outcomes. It still feels so surreal to...

   The SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) is a standardized test developed to evaluate the written, verbal, and mathematical skills of candidates. It is administered by the College Board and is widely used by universities, particularly those in the US, to make admission decisions. Previously, the SAT was a hand-written exam. However, the College Board has recently introduced a new digital version. The digital SAT is administered on a computer and aims to provide a more convenient and flexible testing experience to students. It also offers enhanced security and scoring accuracy. International test-takers will have the opportunity to take the first digital SAT on March 11th, 2023.  There are a number of changes that have come with the new digital SAT, with adjustments being made to the timings, test format, content, and more. Below, we elaborate on these changes The Test Format  The old SAT test consisted of four sections; reading, writing and two math sections. The dig...