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With the uncertainty presented by the Covid-19 crisis, our parents and students are asking how college admissions will be affected, especially for rising seniors. The crisis has exposed many of the flaws inherent in our current academic systems and will force schools to change how they recruit, teach, and support students going forward. It will likely change what the “college experience” means for many current and prospective students for the foreseeable future. With these changes will come a reassessment by students and families about what is important in the college experience and what their goals are for attending college, what are the cost benefits, and does the education or the physical experience of human interaction make for essential parts of that experience.
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If you were able to take the March 14 SAT test, count yourself lucky. The possibility of taking an in-person test in the next 6 weeks seems out of the question given the progression of safety measures enacted across the country. And if the situation does not improve, the future of the in-person college admissions testing regime is definitely in question.
This delay will build up demand for testing slots until testing can be administered safely and all students can access the tests successfully and fairly. We expect a big wave of students later in the year as current Juniors push to get second and third tests in before their applications are due in the late Fall/early winter. So what do we know today about the future test availability and how should you plan your testing in the face of this uncertainty? You have questions—we have the answers.
With Advanced Placement courses a core part of many student’s college application plans, we understand the concern about the administration of AP tests and how students can perform in spite of the present circumstances. Note: We have updated our original post to reflect the new information released by the College Board on April 3. Today we’ll cover the ACT and SAT writing exams. Our clients often ask if the optional 40-50 minute exams, which students take in addition to the required sections on test day, are really necessary.
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