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5/25: The SAT and ACT Could Be On Their Way Out (New York Times)

…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.

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5/21: What COVID-19 Means for Online Testing (PBS)

More than 2 million high school students took their AP Exams this week—online for the first time ever. But an unforeseen glitch caused thousands to not be able to submit their answers. Can you imagine the anxiety? The stress? PBS went head to head with College Board about what a COVID-19 climate might mean for online testing down the road. You

4/23/20: FAQ's About COVID-19 Standardized Testing Policy Changes

Answering 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.

4/15/20: June SAT Cancelled

College Board just announced that the June 6 SAT exam is now cancelled. The committee is investigating replacement test dates in July, August, and September.

3/24/20: Changes to ACT and SAT in the Age of COVID-19

Sophomores 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.

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3/23/20: What Changes to AP Exams Means for Seniors

College 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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3/17/20: How COVID-19 Changes College Admissions

Whew. What a difference a few days can make. We are committed to equipping our parents and students with accurate news information regarding #COVID-19. At what's shaping up to the most difficult college admissions season yet, we will continue to share information on testing, deadlines, and application processes as we learn more.

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