You ask a good question, and much time and energy (along with many keystrokes) have already been expended as counselors, teachers, and admission officials debate this issue.
Just as Kaplan and Princeton Review hold differing views, so, too, do many other experts. We advise you to take only the new SAT. Don't waste your time (or money) prepping for both. While many colleges will accept results from either test, some have indicated that they will accept (or at least prefer) the revised version. Thus, we suggest that you direct your energies toward preparing for that.
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