Tag: COVID-19
Without Test Scores, How do Colleges Make Decisions?
The process of preparing for, taking, and responding to standardized test scores is a stressful and overwhelming one for students and families, and with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, this process has only become more stressful in recent years. One of the ways that colleges have responded to the pandemic's obstacles is to implement test-optional admissions policies to avoid disadvantaging students who have been unable to sit for an ACT or SAT. This was a sudden and drastic shift that left many students and families with questions about how it will impact their own applications.
Staying Organized with Online Learning
After schools across the globe suddenly transitioned to virtual learning models in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many students struggled to adapt to their new online learning environment. Now, as schools make plans for the fall semester, we're seeing that online learning is likely to continue for many primary, secondary, and higher education students for the next academic year, in some format. So what can families expect if online learning continues, either partially or full time this fall?
