Number of SATs held outside US to be cut

A cut in the number of times students will be able to take the Scholastic Assessment Test - which is used for entry to United States colleges - throughout the year will force many Chinese students to revise their strategies for studying abroad, according to people involved in testing services.

The College Board, based in New York City, announced it will reduce how many SATs are held outside the US from six to four - in January, May, October and December - for the 2017-18 and 2018-19 academic years. Two tests, scheduled for June and November, will be canceled, it said.

The board said that it will also step up security audits of testing centers.