It is very encouraging that colleges are seeking a broader range of students, and that the FAFSA has a wider application window.  

But with regard to the SAT:  according to the Atlantic and US World News, the SAT's new scores are inflated in order to attract students away from the ACT.  Consequently, college admissions officers must consult a table that recalculates for comparability - a hassle and an opportunity to accidentally overlook the inflation.  Further, since the SAT was involved in creating Common Core tests for k-12 it made the new SAT to match - focusing more narrowly on English and math, and reducing the number questions on broader topics.

I can't help think that the College Board is more mercenary than compassionate in changing its test.