Some admissions officers and college counselors said they were unsurprised by College Boardâs decision to discontinue the SAT Subject Tests and SAT with essay, but remain unsure about how the decision will impact the admissions process going forward. College Board announced on Jan. 19 it would no longer offer the Subject Tests or the SATâs optional essay section, citing the need to adapt to ânew realities and changes to the college admissions process.â While the College Board will continue to offer the SAT, many schools â including Harvard College â recently made the decision to remove standardized testing requirements for the upcoming application cycle due to the coronavirus crisis.