Take a look at this information from College Board on upcoming SAT exams and their policies for fall.
Coronavirus Updates for Students Taking the SAT
Coronavirus Updates for Students Taking the SAT
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Yesterday, the ACT finally announced the test centers that will be closed for the June 13 exams. Even for those centers that will be open, many students will be displaced due to social distancing guidelines. This blog from Applerouth Tutoring discusses the ACT policies as well as what the test center cancellations mean for students.
Applerouth Blog From Teen Vogue, what students are saying about the recent AP exams and cheating. It would be difficult to believe that the SAT and ACT can be taken at home in fall or next year.
Teen Vogue: 2020 AP Exams and Cheating Check out the College Board's website for updates on the SAT and fall dates. Registration for the fall tests should open later this week.
Updates on the SAT from College Board Last week, I posted information about the University of California's decision to be test-optional for two years, then test-blind for two years. This article repeats much of that information, but scroll down to see the chart at the end; it helps clarify what's ahead. UC and the SAT/ACT  Just a small sentence that's easy to miss, but important. For students still planning to take the SAT or ACT for their UC applications, the optional writing/essay portion of these exams is no longer needed. UC Changes to Standardized Tests - Official Announcement  Given the recent issues with at-home AP exams, I can imagine that colleges will accept the SAT and ACT taken at home, even with security measures in place. Here is an article from the Boston Globe:
Giving Remote SAT and ACT Exams is a Bad idea It's official. The UC Regents voted to go test optional for the next two years, eliminate the SAT and ACT in years three and four and then find a replacement exam. www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-05-21/uc-drops-sat-and-act-test-requirement-for-admission  Another virtual opportunity to "visit" and learn about colleges, offered by the Coalition Application. The Coalition Application is used by over 100 colleges. The fair takes place on May 28, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm PDT. The Coalition for College Access May Virtual Fair  There are a couple of virtual college fairs coming up next week. This is a great opportunity to listen to admissions representatives from colleges across the country. The first, from May 26 - 28 is Colleges That Change Lives, a group of small, liberal arts colleges with a student-centered approach to teaching and growth. You can sign up here: CTLC Virtual Fair via StriveScan  Colleges across the country are considering their options for fall. Ithaca College announced an October start date, while Notre Dame University plans to start earlier. Here are the considerations at the University of Kentucky, from The NY Times.
College in the Fall of 2020 While most students have been able to take and submit their AP exams, many are reporting issues with the technology or the inability to complete to make their final submission. This definitely will have an impact on the College Board or ACT as they consider "at home" testing for the longer SAT and ACT exams.
Washington Post - Problems with the AP Exams Here is an article that focused on the reasons that the Chancellor of the CSU system, Timothy White, has already made the decision for remote learning in fall. EdSource - CSU Decision  The last of three articles by Brennan Barnard highlighting comments from admissions officers across the country. We Get It! Part 3  Part 2 of this article by Brennan Barnard: We Get It! Part 2  |
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