The Pre-College Racket

Summer programs at elite universities can help students more deeply explore topics of interest, get a college preview or experience a different city or region of the country. However, most admissions officers agree, attending a summer program does not boost your chances for admission. Read more from the Washington Monthly here.

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Cal State Set to Abandon SAT, ACT in Latest Blow to Standardized Tests

Cal State’s admission advisory council has recommended that CSU end the use of standardized tests in the admissions process as Covid has pushed many schools into test-optional or test-blind policies with very positive admissions results. The school board is set to vote on the change early 2022. Read more from US News here.

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