MSCHF just turned the SATs into a battle royale with a big cash prize

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It will cost you $52 to enter, but you could take home thousands. The MSAT is a one-off, winner-take-all version of the SATs.

The SAT is a multiple-choice test that is taken across the United States for college admissions. It is an object of cultural horror because it is so widely taken.

Greenberg and his colleagues made the MSAT. The test will take place on Saturday, March 5th at noon, with entrants playing live against one another from their computers, and registration is open for the rest of the week. The winner will take home all the entrance fees, but cheating is encouraged.

According to Greenberg, this chaotic setup reflects the principles already embodied by the SATs. The MSAT is about cheating. How much can you play on an unrestricted SAT? Let's find out!

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The MSAT will contain all the regular elements found in the SATs, with reading, writing, and math sections, as well as an optional essay. The questions were modified so no one could find the answers in advance.

If you haven't heard of them before, they are an art collective that has made a name for itself organizing stunts like this. A squeeze chicken bong, custom Nike shoes, and a project that let people control a Boston Dynamics robot dog with a single drop of blood are just some of the things the company has done. How does the organization make money? It is not clear. The company has access to funding and credentials to get into an ad agency, but it is not interested in making ads.

We get projects like the MSAT in the meantime. Entry requirements and rules of engagement can be found here. Good luck.