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08/18/2020

Good news from the NCAA regarding testing for our athletes!

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

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.

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...

04/22/2020

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!

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

The latest information on upcoming SAT administrations.

04/02/2020

Major news from the University of California System regarding their testing policy due to Covid-19

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...

03/30/2020

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!

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

Here’s how the AP Program is supporting educators and students in the face of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

03/21/2020

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.