So far, 2020 has proven to be a year of big changes, and the college admissions process is no different. Some pieces of the application that used to be required are now optional, and what colleges mean by “optional” needs further explanation and … [Read more...]
The Latest on AP, SAT and ACT Testing
Each new day of the COVID-19 crisis brings changes. However, what doesn't change is International College Counselors' commitment to delivering dedicated service and the latest news to our families. Standardized testing options have particularly been … [Read more...]
The New Environmental Context Dashboard “Adversity Score” and What this Means
The College Board (the nonprofit company that administers the SAT) announced it will provide an Environmental Context Dashboard (ECD) or what the media has labeled an “adversity score” to every SAT score report it sends to colleges in 2020. The ECD … [Read more...]
ACT Extended-Time Test Administration Will Change in September
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. … [Read more...]
Get into College Without the SAT or ACT
Stressed about the SAT or ACT? The last SAT of the year is on June 2. The last ACTs are on June 9 and July 14. Now, have you heard about test-optional and test-flexible schools? Some of the best schools in the country are test-optional or … [Read more...]
