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Big Changes Coming for the ACT!

In a very student-friendly move, the ACT announced that starting September 2020 it will allow students to retake selected sections of the ACT exam at digital testing sites. As reported by the NY Times, students will also have the option to take digital, rather than paper, ACTs on any of the national testing dates, allowing them…

Is Meritocracy Making Everyone Crazy?

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If students of privilege are the ones who are admitted to elite colleges based on position and legacy rather than merit—then either meritocracy isn’t working properly or it wasn’t the right approach in the first place. Read on for the New Yorker’s take on elite higher education.

In Case You Missed It

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We’ve found some important and timely articles and information we’d like to share with you. Remember to visit our Facebook page for more links, events and information. Big changes coming for the ACT! In a very student-friendly move, the ACT announced today that starting September 2020 it will allow students to retake selected sections of…