Read highlights from our webinar, in which we discussed trends in college applications, SAT, ACT, and AP tests, and how to think about Early Decision and Early Action plans.
This Week in College Admissions – 01/29/2021
Get caught up on the latest news in college admissions, including test-optional policies for Fall 2021, admissions decisions, and what college students think of Covid vaccinations.
Admissions + Testing in 2021 and Beyond
We co-hosted a webinar providing tips for high school students and their parents regarding the college application process and the fate of standardized testing.
Expert Admissions on the Today Show
NBC invited our own Bari Norman to speak with the Today Show about how the college admissions process has changed – or stayed the same – during the pandemic. With deadlines swiftly approaching, Bari offers advice about where students should be in the process, staying organized, presenting your best self to colleges, and of course, […]
Test-Optional Colleges In Response to COVID-19 2020-2021
In light of testing uncertainty due to the Covid pandemic, including cancelled SAT and ACT test dates and testing center closures, more than half of US colleges and universities are now test-optional for 2020-2021, with some adopting permanent test-optional policies.
College Admissions + Testing Updates for Fall 2020
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 […]
Test-Flexible Admissions
Test-optional admissions policies give applicants the choice whether to submit testing. Test-blind admissions policies do not consider scores at all. Test-flexible admissions policies require an applicant to send test scores but allow them to submit other standardized test scores in lieu of the SAT or ACT (think 3 Subject Tests instead of the SAT or ACT).
Covid Outbreaks on College Campuses Nationwide, More Test-Optional News, Virtual Video Portfolios, and a Big Donation from Michael Bloomberg
This week’s college admissions news was again dominated by the impact of Covid on college and university campuses, though some changes to application processes (we’re looking at you, Brown and ASU) and spring semesters (Carnegie Mellon) are already underway. Northeastern University dismissed 11 first-year students and is keeping their tuition after they clearly violated safety protocols […]