There are many college-bound seniors who are anxious and struggling on whether to take the standardized tests or not since the test centers are gradually cancelling or closing, due to new factors. For instance, one student registered to take an ACT test, but had to change the location three times. In Hong Kong, 9 SAT…
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Last-Minute Tips to Tackle the Hardest Part of the SAT
The SAT is administered by College Board to measure a student’s aptitude and knowledge with regard to the core academic subjects: reading, writing, and math. Unfortunately, COVID 19 has closed down many testing sites, making it extremely difficult for senior high school students to submit their SAT scores to the universities at which they are…
The Rise and Fall of the SAT
In the past, the SAT has held an enormous amount of weight on college application., acceptances, and rejections. In 1926, when the SAT was first introduced and administered to students, it held a significantly different position in college applications than today. Flash forward to nearly a century later, the test could not have become more…
Collegeboard Banned Skipping Questions for the 2021 Digital AP Exams – And That Is the Right Move.
School districts have adopted drastically different approaches for reopening schools. Some are doing ‘limited in-person’ while some are completely re-opened. Others have opted to stay virtual for the entire year, reluctant to make exceptions for athletics or even standardized testing. In order to account for these vastly different reopening policies, Collegeboard has decided to adopt…
[Editor’s Column] SAT Testing During the Pandemic
On March 13, 2021 I took the SAT along with thousands of other students all across America. The Scholastic Aptitude Test, better known as the SAT, is a standardized test that is used in college applications. The number of students who are taking the SAT has exploded, with a record breaking 2.2 million students from…
It’s in With the New SAT
New Test Focuses on College Readiness
SAT Changes Impact Students
Some students are rushing to take the current test.
Students Prepare for New SAT
The test is going back to a 1600 point scale.
Korean Students Feel Study Stress
Students in Korea face academic pressure.
Don’t Fear Your Test Scores
Are score horrors ruining your summer?