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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

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?

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.

4/22/20: 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.

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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