Test-Optional Admission Policies – Podcast

Episode Description: In this College Transitions podcast, Andrew and Michael discuss the burgeoning test-optional movement and whether students should consider withholding their SAT and/or ACT scores when applying to test-optional institutions.

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Low test scores? These colleges don’t care.

In the past few years, and increasing number of selective colleges and universities have adopted test-optional policies, no longer requiring students to submit their standardized test scores.  Institutions eliminating or de-emphasizing standardized tests often cite a lack of confidence in the SAT’s and ACT’s   ability to predict college...

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College Transitions Featured on CBS News

New York, NY— Andrew’s research continues to make waves in the national media. His study was recently showcased in a CBS Moneywatch article discussing the effects of test-optional admission policies. Please click here to read the article.

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College Transitions Featured in Inside Higher Ed

Washington, DC— Immediately following its release, Andrew’s study of test-optional admission policies is grabbing national media attention.  The study was featured in Inside Higher Ed, one of the leading national news publications on issues related to higher education.  Andrew’s research was recently published in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, one...

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Andrew Publishes Research on Test-Optional Admission Policies

Athens, GA— Andrew’s research on test-optional admission policies was recently published in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, which is widely considered as one of the top journals in all of education.  The study analyzes the relationship between test-optional admission policies and subsequent growth in the proportion of low-income and minority...

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