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Colleges may rely heavily on an applicant’s extracurriculars and hobbies instead of academics, when selecting students to admit.

California colleges adjust admission prerequisites temporarily in light of pandemic

By Jane Park April 25, 2020

All California universities and colleges — including UCs, state schools, community colleges and private colleges — have temporarily changed their previous grade- and test-based standards for admission...

The SAT and ACT discriminates against those with economic disadvantages and needs to be removed as a requirement for college admissions.

Dropping SAT, ACT requirements amid a pandemic benefits those with test anxiety, socioeconomic challenges

By Saanvi Thakur April 21, 2020

When entering high school, most students have a checklist to complete before graduating: subject tests, AP tests and most importantly, the SAT or ACT. These tasks are all top priorities for students, and...

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