This week, the SAT goes entirely digital, Lafayette College reports an increase in its early decision applications, Yale sees continued grade inflation, Notre Dame selects a new president, and California State University faculty members strike.
Marking the end of an era, the paper and #2 pencil version the SAT exists no more. As of the December 2023 testing date, the SAT will be offered in digital format only. Students opting to take the SAT will still take the exam at official testing centers.
Lafayette College has announced a 15.7% increase in early decision applications for the class of 2028. The college is also reporting a significant increase in geographic diversity and a 43% increase in international applicants.
A Yale University faculty report reveals that nearly 80% of grades awarded in 2022-23 were As or A-s, and the average GPA rose to a 3.7, suggesting that the grade inflation associated with the pandemic has not abated.
The University of Notre Dame has named its next president. The Rev. Robert A. Dowd, the vice president and associate provost for interdisciplinary initiatives at Notre Dame, will be inaugurated as the university’s 18th president in July 2024.
In a series of rolling strikes, California State University faculty at four of its largest campuses are demanding higher pay, caps on class sizes, and expanded parental leave policies. Faculty members have noted that administrative salaries have increased at a higher rate than those of professors and lecturers.
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