University of California Will End Use of SAT and ACT in Admissions

 

Quick Tips for Students Preparing to Take the 2020 AP Exams

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Colleges And Universities Temporarily Waiving ACT/SAT Requirements For 2020 Admissions Only

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UC to Ease Admission Requirements: No SAT, No Letter Grades Due to Coronavirus

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If the University of California drops the SAT, what would take its place?

 

College Board Drops Plans for SAT Student Adversity Scores Wall Street Journal 2019

SAT Subject Test Requirements and Recommendations

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What's Your Test Plan?

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You Are More Than a Standardized Test

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Can coaching truly boost SAT scores?

For years, the College Board said no.

Now it says yes.

Washington Post 2017

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Which Test Plan Will Highlight Your Strengths?

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• SAT  

 

• ACT 

 

• FAIR TEST  - Find out which colleges are test optional.

Ready to Send Test Scores?

Are you eligible for fee waivers for sending test scores or applications? 

 

To find out, get forms, and apply visit these links:  

• NACAC Waivers

 

• ​SAT Waivers

 

•  ACT Waivers

Test Prep - Get Ready! 

Whether you work on your own or need more support test prep has been shown to improve scores. Ensuring you have enough time and practice will help you meet your goals. 

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• KHAN ACADEMY (partnered with College Board)

 

• ACT ACADEMY

While more than 1000 colleges and universities are now test-optional, providing students with more options on how to develop their application packets, it is important to stay student-centered and assess with a student the pros and cons of taking tests and which assessments may serve them best in demonstrating college readiness.

 

Even though GPA and high school courses correlate more significantly with first-year success in college, some of the advantages of taking either the SAT or ACT tests would be to provide:

• Additional data points for demonstrating college readiness

• Strengths in a particular subject area or academic capabilities

• Offset a lower GPA or a less rigorous course load

• Help with financial scholarships. 

 

Not every student tests well, has had the benefit of a curriculum that supports college readiness, can afford the time to prepare for further assessments, or is interested in a college/university that requires any test scores. Together I will consider these key factors when working with each student.  We want to figure out the support needed and path to take to in the application process that highlights each student's strengths and will benefit them as they make this important journey.