Colleges Need Students — Now More Than Ever
By Rick Clark, Director of Admission at Georgia Tech The Future of College Admission? Let me start by saying this: I’m no futurist. My family is quick to point out… Read more »
The SAT and the ACT Will Probably Survive the Pandemic—Thanks to Students
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 »
Crisis Is Changing the Debate Over Standardized Exams
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.
Today’s Education Forecast: 100% Chance of Change
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.
How to Win the Test-Optional Race
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 »
California Drops SAT/ACT, Will Create New Test
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 »
Standardized Testing at Home
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 »
Tutoring During A Pandemic?
These are extraordinary times. Teachers and school administrators have responded with incredible speed and commitment. Students are doing their best with a new virtual education system that was implemented almost… Read more »
Long-Term Impact of Schools Going Online
The virus has cascading consequences in store for the education system, consequences that won’t vanish if and when the virus stops circulating.
Precautions During the Health Emergency
We value our students’ and tutors’ health and well-being above all else, so we are taking these steps to prevent the spread of the virus and asking students, tutors, and… Read more »