Education Dec 17

Harvard University is reflected in the Charles River in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Photo by Jessica Rinaldi/Reuters
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.

Apr 05

Should the SAT be optional? Bribery scandal renews debate

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…