The Spectrum

ACT, SAT Exams Return

Alvin Liu, Contributing Writer • May 5, 2024

The bloodbath of American standardized testing has existed for generations, persisting as one of the country’s foremost factors in determining college admissions and a root of immense stress for many...

Staff Editorial: COVID-19 Pandemic Reignites Standardized Test Controversy in College Admissions Process

Sage Marmet, Creative Director • April 28, 2020

Amidst the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, the College Board and ACT Inc. have decided to cancel the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and the ACT, leading to a rise in the argument for colleges and universities to switch to a test-optional application.

Staff Editorial: COVID-19 Pandemic Reignites Standardized Test Controversy in College Admissions Process

Sage Marmet, Creative Director • April 28, 2020

Amidst the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, the College Board and ACT Inc. have decided to cancel the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and the ACT, leading to a rise in the argument for colleges and universities to switch to a test-optional application.

College Board Cancels, Reschedules, Reformats: ACT, SAT, SAT Subject, AP Exams

Emma Martinez Sutton, Editor-in-Chief • April 22, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced major changes in the education system and college admission process. Due to concerns of spreading the coronavirus, ACT, SAT, and AP tests have been altered and/or rescheduled. In response, colleges are re-evaluating their admission standards.A

College Board Cancels, Reschedules, Reformats: ACT, SAT, SAT Subject, AP Exams

Emma Martinez Sutton, Editor-in-Chief • April 21, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced major changes in the education system and college admission process. Due to concerns of spreading the coronavirus, ACT, SAT, and AP tests have been altered and/or rescheduled....