It seems as if some criteria for getting into a good college keep changing, but some things remain the same. Good grades, community involvement and respectable scores on college entrance exams are key to securing your spot on the freshman roster. The general consensus is that a good SAT score can’t hurt. The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) has been retooled in recent years to better measure critical thinking skills. In fact, it’s now referred to as the SAT Reasoning Test. More than ever before, it examines how well a student is prepared to enter into college level classes. Here are a few basic things you should know about the test: