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5/27: It's Not to Late to Get a Virtual Internship (New York Times)
5/27: It's Not to Late to Get a Virtual Internship (New York Times)

Things look a little different this summer than what we’ve expected. Nevertheless, with a little resourcefulness and ingenuity, students can still pursue a remote, digital internship from the safety and convenience of their homes. This week’s article from The New York Times outlines some strategies on how to get started.

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

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5/4: How Long Should a Remote Learning Day Be? (EdSurge)
5/4: How Long Should a Remote Learning Day Be? (EdSurge)

We can all agree that the last 8 weeks of school have not looked normal. But just how long should we expect our kids to be in “school mode” in this new normal of COVID-19? Should it mimic a 6-7 hour traditional school day? Or, should we put in guardrails around screen time? What’s developmentally appropriate—for emotional, academic, and psychological health and well-being?

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4/30: FAQs About AP Exams Amid COVID-19
4/30: FAQs About AP Exams Amid COVID-19

Answering a few FAQ’s we’ve received this week surrounding the changes of AP exam testing, now an at-home online free-response testing model that’s generally 45 minutes long.

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4/27: Astonishing Statistics about E-Learning in the Age of COVID-19 (Tech Jury)
4/27: Astonishing Statistics about E-Learning in the Age of COVID-19 (Tech Jury)

Education, like all industries, has forever been impacted by COVID-19. Equipped with a new digital toolbox, both teachers and students are now pivoting to a “new normal.” Tech Jury just released new statistics about virtual learning—including revenue growth, school and corporate learning opportunities via digital platforms, and how our educational world may be changed—but is it for the better?

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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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4/15/20: June SAT Cancelled
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.

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