…But is that a good thing? In our current climate of a global pandemic coupled with the sensational admissions scandal Varsity Blues, the College Board and ACT Student have released statements that they are reviewing the current efficacy of standardized testing within the admissions criteria. This doesn’t come as too much of a shock as more and more schools continue to go test-optional this upcoming admissions cycle.
Read MoreAnswering FAQs when it comes to evolving policy for standardized testing, SAT/ACT timelines for juniors, and schools going to test-optional policy in light of COVID-19.
Read MoreBoth the SAT and ACT are piloting a digital, at-home version of their respective standardized tests. Again, not revolutionary given our new climate. But interesting from a PR standpoint. Between the two, the ACT is further along in test design and execution as leadership has announced a shift to online testing last school year even. What’s the impact of at-home testing?
Read MoreSophomores and Juniors—Your summer is bound to look a little different. As we navigate the age of #COVID-19, cancellations and rescheduling of nationwide ACT and SAT dates are impacting schools, students, and college application plans.
Read MoreCollege Board announced on Friday that updates to AP exams are coming. To combat the changes, College Board is committed to supporting schools and students at home by providing free remote learning resources (with AP teachers providing instructional content) and developing a new at-home testing option. New time constraints within the education community (namely, high school seniors) have caused College Board to react accordingly and in doing so, their press release last week outlined AP changes that high-schoolers can expect this year.
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