This past Tuesday, the College Board—the organization that runs the SAT testing program and AP exams—announced that it is dropping the SAT Subject tests and the optional essay section of the SAT General Exam. The official reasoning of the College Board is “to reduce and simplify demands on students.” In addition, it plans to allocate…
Summer learning loss is always a concern for students, but this year it is an especially big concern. With all the disruptions to the school year from COVID-19, learning loss may have already started, and two more months of disrupted learning might have a bigger impact than usual. The reassuring news is that many students…
The University of California system has announced that it is dropping the SAT/ACT admissions testing requirements for its applicants beginning in Fall 2021. This decision has been hailed by some as a way to reduce the stress of college applications and make the admissions process fairer for low-income students. Others, however, have criticized it as…
The ERB, the company that administers the ISEE test for admission to independent schools, recently announced that it will soon offer the ISEE test from home for students entering grades 5-12. Students who register for this option can choose a time and date that works for them. They will take the test on their home…
COVID-19 has thrown a lot into question, including the college admissions process. As the news changes every day, so are the tough decisions colleges are making about how to consider grades and test scores in a way that is fair to all students. How will admissions decisions for seniors be affected? For current seniors, most…
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