(Forbes) by Cyndie Schmeiser, Chief Assessment Officer, The College Board. Over three years ago, the College Board embarked on the process of redesigning the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, and PSAT 8/9. The new exams are focused on what research tells us students need to know to be ready for college and career, and they better reflect what […]
Read More »(Jonathan R. Cole, The Atlantic) March madness is almost here. No, I’m not referring to the college-basketball playoffs; I’m alluding to the anxious waiting of young people and their families of word about their fate from the highly selective colleges of America. And I’m talking as well about those who are about to venture forth on […]
Read More »In the past we have discussed the importance of offering free events by reasoning that events generate leads which in turn can generate enrollments. Interestingly, many folks tend to view event success based only upon the number of attendees and enrollments. This is fair to be sure–particularly if one is hoping to use the event to fill tutoring slots or a class […]
Read More »(New York Times) By Anemona Hartocollis. BOSTON — For thousands of college hopefuls, the stressful college admissions season is about to become even more fraught. The College Board, which makes the SAT, is rolling out a new test — its biggest redesign in a decade, and one of the most substantial ever. Chief among the changes, […]
Read More »(CNN Money) by Katie Lobosco. “This kind of jump is unprecedented, the school said. About 6,000 more students applied compared to the year before. It also saw a “significant” increase in applications from blacks, Hispanics, international students and those who would be the first in their family to go to college. That’s what GW was hoping […]
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