Both of my kids took the new SAT this past June. DS14 8th grade scored in the low 600s V&M, DS12 scored in the low 700V, mid 700M. Both have taken Algebra I and Geometry but not Algebra II, both only prepped by taking the 4 practice tests on the college board website and nothing else. I took the practice tests with them and noticed a couple of things:
1) Barely 1 or 2 geometry questions, 1 or 2 Algebra II questions, the rest can be answered with just Algebra I.
2) Even though they've eliminated the obscure vocab, the reading passages are now really long and hard to stay focused and get through without some practice. The questions can also be very confusing, especially for the classics passage.
Reading comprehension is now much more important than memorizing obscure vocab.
Both kids said they barely had any time left for the V but more time left for the M, especially Section 4 that doesn't require calculator. Section 3 without calculator is much harder.
Per college board the national average for the new SAT is 510V, 510M.
CTY said they have to wait until Sept/Oct. to determine eligibility based on the new SAT, not enough data.
