The acceptance letters are out, and the numbers are in. At most of the highly selective colleges and universities, applications were up, admit rates were down and test scores were still important to be admitted to the Class of 2025.
Computer-based testing (CBT) for ACT and SAT has been on the horizon for years. Here are some important caution signs.
When 6.6 million college students want ‘help’ with online tests or time-consuming assignments, Chegg is the 24/7 answer. Sadly, there is rampant cheating and Chegg’s business is growing fast.
Despite colleges dropping their testing requirements because of the coronavirus, students continue to sign up for the exams, believing that a score is the key to admission. Jeffrey Selingo Journalist… Read more »
What are the specific steps to take (and avoid) for your student to achieve his or her best results on the ACT or SAT? Start as early in junior year… Read more »
The pandemic is rapidly changing standardized testing. In this comprehensive article, Eric Hoover frames the evolving debate over ACT, SAT, AP and other tests with deep roots in our educational system.
In just four amazing months since the pandemic took hold, the education world has changed so much. What lies ahead for K-12 schooling this fall? What’s happening with ACT-SAT testing? Buckle up and read on.
By Vinny Madera Seemingly each day, we read about another college going temporarily test-optional or an article about the “over 1200 schools that have gone test-optional.” Invariably, the article will… Read more »
On May 21, the University of California regents voted to suspend its SAT/ACT testing requirement until at least 2024. At the same time, they decided to invest millions of dollars… Read more »
Over the next few weeks, three million high school students will take AP exams at home for the first time ever. Each test will be 45 minutes instead of the… Read more »