Education Jun 04 Why some universities are returning to standardized testing in admissions process By Paul Solman, Ryan Connelly Holmes
Education Oct 11 ACT test scores for U.S. students drop to a new 30-year low High school students' scores on the ACT college admissions test have dropped to their lowest in more than three decades, showing a lack of student preparedness for college-level coursework. By Cheyanne Mumphrey, Associated Press
Education Dec 17 Harvard drops standardized test requirement through 2026 Harvard announced the move Thursday amid concerns about students' access to testing sites during the pandemic. It extends a policy many colleges have adopted during the pandemic and that a growing number are keeping for years to come. By Collin Binkley, Associated Press
Education May 18 Watch 7:51 What does COVID-19 mean for the future of college admissions? With schools closed and classes moving online, students nationwide are being forced to adapt to a new learning landscape. One challenge: standardized testing for college admissions, many of which have been canceled this spring. Although test administrators say tests will… By Stephanie Sy, Rachel Wellford
Education Mar 16 SAT and ACT college tests canceled because of virus fears The decisions add to student stress about the college admission process. By Jeff Amy, Associated Press
Nov 05 Watch 6:15 Why colleges are reconsidering their reliance on standardized tests for admission A college admissions scandal involving several celebrities has cast an ugly spotlight on how entry into higher education can be gamed. Standardized tests like the ACT and SAT are a key point in the saga, and they now face renewed… Continue watching
Oct 09 Record number of colleges stop requiring the SAT and ACT amid questions of fairness By Alina Tugend, The Hechinger Report Standardized admission tests “have lost their luster as a common yardstick.”… Continue reading
Apr 05 Should the SAT be optional? Bribery scandal renews debate By Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press The scheme in which wealthy parents allegedly bribed their children's way into top schools also has highlighted deeper concerns about the fairness of using SAT and ACT tests — gatekeepers for a U.S. admissions system already seen as favoring wealth… Continue reading
Aug 24 Many of this year’s high school grads may not be college-ready, test scores suggest By Jennifer C. Kerr, Associated Press The latest scores from the ACT college entrance exam suggest many of this year's high school graduates aren't ready for college-level course work. Continue reading
Mar 08 Watch 7:04 As the SAT evolves, so do opinions on its value By PBS News Hour On Saturday, college hopefuls took a brand new SAT, marking the first time in over a decade the test curriculum has undergone major changes. While scores will still be submitted with many an application, there is growing skepticism of their… Continue watching