Expert Admissions co-hosted a webinar entitled, “College Admissions + Testing Updates for Fall 2020.” The webinar provided tips for families of high school students embarking on the college application process as well as advice on standardized testing. The following updates and highlights were shared regarding to standardized testing: Students have been able to take the […]
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Test-Blind Admissions
Thousands of schools across the country have moved to test-optional admissions for the 2020-2021 admissions cycle, given the struggle students have had registering and actually sitting — safely — for exams. A few schools have gone a step further and have moved to test-blind admissions.
College is Everywhere Now, UC System Banned From Using Test Scores, Campuses Test Students Regularly for COVID
This week, a judge ruled the UC system cannot use test scores, college is now everywhere, Covid continues to disrupt fall plans, and another school went test-blind. A California judge ruled that the UC system cannot use SAT or ACT scores in admissions this cycle because they would disadvantage low-income students and students with disabilities. […]
ACT Woes, UW-Madison Suspends Testing Requirement, and Covid on Campus
The big news this week was ACT registration (or lack thereof), in addition to some announcements relating to Fall 2020 reopenings. ACT’s system crashed on Monday, leaving thousands of students without a test date for fall (at least for now). In response to the system overload, ACT shut down registration and announced that it’ll open up again on […]
Parents accused in college admission scams could face “serious time” in prison
Mar 13, 2019 (CBS This Morning) — Celebrities and business leaders, including actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, are among 50 people who face criminal charges in a massive college admissions scam that was revealed on Tuesday. More arrests could come in the weeks and months ahead. Prosecutors say some of them paid millions to get […]
Lawsuits and scandals spark admissions policy changes for U.S. universities
By Karina Huber May 28, 2019 (CGTN AMERICA) — The U.S. college admissions process is currently undergoing some changes, in part, because of the recent college bribery scandal. But, also because of a series of lawsuits, challenging affirmative action—a policy that gives some applicants an edge based on non-academic factors such as race and gender. […]
Massive Admissions Cheating Scandal Draws National Attention
By Lois Elfman April 21, 2019 (Women in Higher Education) — In mid‐March, indictments were handed down to 50 people involved in a far‐reaching college admissions scam. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston, it is the largest such matter prosecuted in the United States to date. Operation Varsity Blues, as the investigation was […]
5 things college counselors want teens and families to know in the wake of massive college admissions cheating scandal
By Katie Kindelan March 13, 2019 (GMA) — The college admissions cheating scandal that includes charges against about 50 people, including top CEOs as well as actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, has placed a giant spotlight on the inequity of the college admissions process. Those indicted in the investigation, dubbed “Operation Varsity Blues,” allegedly […]