Education Jun 04 Why some universities are returning to standardized testing in admissions process By Paul Solman, Ryan Connelly Holmes
Education Mar 09 Watch 5:55 Goodbye No. 2 pencils: What the SAT going digital means for college admissions The SAT is going fully digital. The standardized college admissions test will no longer be offered on paper starting Saturday, as part of a larger effort to make the test more accessible and fair. The change is renewing debate over… By Laura Barrón-López, Claire Mufson, Juliet Fuisz
Education Apr 26 Watch 8:36 As colleges and universities drop admission tests, what’s the impact on enrollment? The SAT OR ACT standardized test score used to make or break college applications for high school seniors. But the pandemic turned that all on its head as nearly 80 percent of four-year colleges and universities went test-optional. Many schools… By Hari Sreenivasan, Sarah Clune Hartman
Nation Jan 25 Watch 5:16 News Wrap: Pfizer starts clinical trial of omicron-based vaccine In our news wrap Tuesday, Pfizer began a clinical trial of an updated COVID-19 vaccine designed to ward off the highly contagious omicron variant. The International Monetary Fund slashed its growth forecast citing the omicron variant and other factors. London's…
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
Jan 27 Advocates hope higher ed shift from standardized tests will aid diversity, but it’s no cure-all By Alina Tugend, The Hechinger Report When Worcester Polytechnic Institute wanted to attract more Black, Hispanic and female students, it became the first nationally ranked science university to make the ACT and SAT standardized tests optional for admission. Continue reading
May 22 Watch 5:01 News Wrap: Passenger jet crashes in Pakistan In our news wrap Friday, a passenger jet crashed into a crowded residential district in Karachi, Pakistan. Most of the 98 people aboard were feared dead, but at least two survived. Rescuers combed the wreckage for signs of life. Also,… Continue watching
May 18 Watch 7:51 What does COVID-19 mean for the future of college admissions? By Stephanie Sy, Rachel Wellford 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… Continue watching
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
Apr 17 Watch 8:09 New Chicago schools chief faces challenges despite major strides By Kavitha Cardoza, Education Week Chicago Public Schools, one of the largest school systems in the country, is reporting academic improvement in spite of past troubles. Now city leaders are looking to new CEO Janice Jackson to keep things moving forward. Special correspondent Kavitha Cardoza… Continue watching