More About Standardized Testing & Myths Surrounding College Admissions
Dear Parents:
Covid-19 is continuing to cause havoc throughout the United States with our educational system and with all issues related to college. This newsletter's first article addresses the issue of standardized testing, specifically the SAT. Over 400 colleges have gone test-optional for the fall of 2021 freshmen. Seniors need to be reassured that if they are unable to test, or have taken either the SAT or ACT, but want to test again, they do not have to submit scores this fall with their applications. Colleges do get it. They know this year is a mess. Seniors have a lot to stress about senior classes, senior traditions that are not going to happen due to Covid-19 and their college applications. Testing need not be a stressor this year!
The second article is important for all high school students and parents. It addresses some of the most talked about college myths. Take the article to heart. Those of us with careers working with students planning for college have been aware of these myths always, but every year there are new “crops” of college applicants that need to be reminded.
I know you will find these articles both interesting. Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter. I pray we will find a positive solution to this most recent coronavirus. We need to return to our routines, those we had prior to the 2020 pandemic. I look forward to a more normal 2021!
Sincerely,
Catherine L. Marrs, CEP
Student Services Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
These are interesting times to be a high school junior. College selections and applications are on the horizon. Many students are caught without any standardized test scores because of the cancellation of the April ACT, May and the June SAT. This makes it harder for students without scores to know what colleges are realistic to add to their lists.
Marrs College Admission Advisors can help navigate through these interesting COVID-19 times.
We are here to help make sure your students are going to be prepared and look their best when they do begin the college selection process. We're prepared to consult, meet, and answer your questions by Zoom or on the phone.
Call us today! https://marrscaa.com/contact
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