The Collegeboard reported that over 1.5 million students took the SAT in 2009, a record at that time (reported by The Chronicle). The SAT has become a staple for students looking to prove to colleges that they are qualified to attend whatever school they are attending. The SAT is now practically considered a part of the college admission process. With so many students taking the exam and submitting their scores to the same colleges, it is hard to imagine how much of an impact the test has