Admissions

ACT replaces leader and moves to cut costs; College Board accused of difficulties in SAT registration.

Some social science departments are suspending or limiting graduate cohorts to free up money and faculty attention for students affected by the pandemic. But some question the decision, pointing to need for more social scientists in a public health crisis, not fewer.

It doesn't lack for students but is trying the same strategy as private colleges.

John Katzman has for years called for the elimination of the SAT and ACT. He envisions what a replacement would look like.

By John Katzman

Ben Paris thinks California could make a better test. Here's how.

By Ben Paris

A Trump administration policy could deny education benefits to National Guard members helping states fight the coronavirus. Criticism mounts of plan to end deployment after 89 days instead of the 90 required for eligibility.

In five years, there will be a new test or UC will abandon use of standardized tests in admissions.