UC relaxes admissions requirements to accommodate for COVID-19 effects
The University of California (UC) will temporarily suspend its SAT/ACT and A-G letter grade requirements in response to COVID-19 disruptions.
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College Board modifies AP exams and cancels SAT in response to school closures
College Board canceled the next two SAT events and is developing plans for students to potentially take AP exams at home amid COVID-19 concerns.
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.
Lawyers threaten to sue the University of California for using the SAT and ACT
Lawyers argued that using the SAT and ACT violates state civil rights laws by discriminating against socioeconomically disadvantaged students.
College Board introduces “adversity score” for students who take SAT
The College Board revealed a new score it will assign to students taking the SAT that aims to measure the level of adversity that students experience based on demographic data about their neighborhoods and schools.
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.
How to take a ‘Spring’ shot at love
Holding the burden of love? Take this advice from the SAT on how to confess your feelings.
SAT: How to have success with your New Year’s Resolutions
The SAT team is back again to give advice on how to have success with your New Year’s resolutions.
HBUHSD registers sophomores to take the PSAT
Unlike previous years, sophomores have the opportunity to take the PSAT for free while juniors must pay a fee of $25.
Changes to SAT surprise students and teachers
The recently announced changes to the SAT have been met with mixed reactions from both students and teachers.