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08/18/2020
Good news from the NCAA regarding testing for our athletes!
NCAA Eligibility Center announces flexibility in initial eligibility for 2021-22 Students who initially enroll full time during the 2021-22 academic year and intend to play NCAA Division I or II athletics will not be required to take a standardized test to meet NCAA initial-eligibility requirements.
06/17/2020
Top 10 Things Every Freshman Needs to Bring to Their Dorm We've cut to the basics, the must haves, and listed only the dorm essentials that your freshman will need to bring to college.
04/29/2020
A strong statement by the president of NACAC on the future of standardized testing in the admissions process.
National Association for College Admission Counseling- Is it Time to Rethink Standardized Testing in College Admission? In these unprecedented and uncertain times, NACAC President Jayne Caflin Fonash encourages college admission counselors and professionals to double down on one objective above all others: to help students and families navigate this continuously shifting terrain and make decisions about enrollment fo...
Applerouth | Applerouth Applerouth is offering students the opportunity to take previously released SAT and ACT practice tests for free. Practice tests will be online and proctored to offer students the most realistic test day experience. Afterwards, each student will receive a detailed score report, access to a webinar on...
04/22/2020
Important info to help our teenagers on this rollercoaster and beyond. As always, thank you LD!
Helping Teens Make Room for Uncomfortable Emotions Psychological health includes being able to bear unpleasant feelings.
04/16/2020
The College Board has cancelled June SATs, added September and gives insight into testing from home that may be coming
Coronavirus SAT and PSAT-Related Updates The latest information on upcoming SAT administrations.
Major news from the University of California System regarding their testing policy due to Covid-19
UC's response on admissions to COVID-19 | UC Admissions The University has temporarily suspended some of its requirements for admitted students to ensure that they are able to enroll as planned. It also expects to work with students to adjust financial aid packages if family financial circumstances have changed.In addition, UC has temporarily relaxed som...
At least 17 colleges dropped the SAT or ACT in recent weeks for one or two admissions cycles, citing the impact of COVID-19.
https://insidehighered.com/admissions/article/2020/03/30/coronavirus-leads-many-colleges-including-some-are-competitive-go-test?utm_content=buffer56b9e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=IHEbuffer&fbclid=IwAR0QWUURcQPEeb1bdC-jkYjHZzFmUFA0jSVLRSHaJ3XWpzeQu3Egjn6bI00
03/24/2020
Tufts University introduces a three-year test-optional admissions policy!
Tufts Introduces SAT & ACT Test-Optional Admissions Policy · Inside Admissions Friends, I am writing my inaugural blog post to share an important update to our admissions policies here at Tufts. In light of the extraordinary circumstances -- brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic --…
03/21/2020
AP update from the College
AP Updates for Schools Impacted by Coronavirus Here’s how the AP Program is supporting educators and students in the face of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
03/21/2020
National Association for College Admission Counseling- NACAC College Admission Status Update During the Coronavirus Outbreak As a service to students and families, NACAC is providing this online tool as a central resource for information about changes in college admission events, deposit dates, and more as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.