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5/25: The SAT and ACT Could Be On Their Way Out (New York Times)
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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4/23/20: FAQ's About COVID-19 Standardized Testing Policy Changes
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.

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4/22/20: Dozens of Colleges Drop ACT/SAT, and Consider Permanent Change (Fox News)
4/22/20: Dozens of Colleges Drop ACT/SAT, and Consider Permanent Change (Fox News)

The 2021 college application process is shaping up to be one the most complicated one of our generation. With dozens of colleges dropping the requirement for standardized testing, some wonder if these schools will consider making this test-optional policy a permanent one.

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4/21/20: How to Ensure ACT and SAT Administrations are Ethical (Inside Higher Ed)
4/21/20: How to Ensure ACT and SAT Administrations are Ethical (Inside Higher Ed)

Both 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?

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4/17/20: College Board Webinar: SAT and COVID-19 - Essentials for School Counselors
4/17/20: College Board Webinar: SAT and COVID-19 - Essentials for School Counselors

On Friday, I was invited to attend a counselor-only webinar from College Board about news-worthy strategies to help support students during the standardized testing component of the college application process. Here, I’ve gathered up-to-date news directly from the College Board executive team including details on weekday and weekend administrations and priority timelines for juniors.

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