How to navigate taking the SAT and ACT
With nation wide changes to standardized testing, it can be confusing for students to figure out whether they should take the SAT or ACT. Here’s how to navigate the process.
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College resources every student should know about
College application season might seem far away, but it’s important to consider preparing early. From the Princeton Review to online college tours, there are a multitude of materials students can use throughout the process.
How COVID-19 has transformed standardized testing in California
Policies on standardized tests have changed in response to the pandemic.
Roaming Reporter: What do Barons think of the court order for UC to be test blind?
Barons react to UC being ordered to be test blind for upcoming college admissions.
UC made the right decision to drop SAT and ACT requirements
Dropping the SAT/ACT system is a paramount decision that creates a more fair learning environment for all students, which standardized exams did not allow.
UC drops in-state SAT and ACT exam requirements
UC voted to drop SAT and ACT requirements for undergraduate admissions, a decision that could influence other colleges and universities to do the same.
Despite mounting pressure, UC faculty recommend keeping SAT and ACT
In a highly anticipated report, University of California faculty members recommended retaining standardized tests in the admissions process.
What to do after applying to your colleges
Here are some things you should do after submitting your college applications?
ACT vs. SAT: How they’re different, and how to decide
Here is a guide to the major similarities and differences between the ACT and SAT, and how to decide which one to take.
Standardized tests suck. And colleges know it.
Students across the country have known for decades that the SAT and ACT are terrible. The good news is that colleges are finally catching on.