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8 Tips for 2020 College Admissions Amid the Coronavirus Crisis

8 Tips for 2020 College Admissions Amid the Coronavirus Crisis

ByCheree Liebowitz

The coronavirus has emptied dorms, disrupted graduations, and pushed courses online. It has also upended the college admissions cycle in so many ways. For undergraduate institutions the impact has varied. Here is what to expect in the admissions process:   1. Decisions will be released on time. Colleges want to get students enrolled.   2. Changes in…

ACT Extended-Time Test Administration Will Change in September

ACT Extended-Time Test Administration Will Change in September

ByCheree Liebowitz

Starting in September, the ACT is changing for students who qualify for 50% extended time. Under the existing rules, examinees have five hours to complete the four test sections at their own pace, with no individual time limits on each section. Examinees who qualify for extended-time accommodations on the ACT will now have a time…