With news changing so quickly due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, I have started to post weekly news round-ups. These posts are here to catch the highlights from the world of college admissions over the past week.
Although this is not the end-all-be-all for higher education news, I hope that it’s a nice resource for you moving forward. As always, for more specific information about what a college or university is doing check directly with that institution. Here are the updates that caught my eye last week:
How to Normalize the College Search Process for Juniors - Jeffrey Selingo, New York Times
What Will College Be Like in the Fall? - Emily Bazelon, New York Times
College of Charleston goes test optional for Fall 2021 - Moultrie News
Amid virus, US students look to colleges closer to home - Collin Binkley, The Associated Press for Mohave Valley Daily News
Breaking News: College Board encourages greater flexibility in testing requirements for the class of 2021 - Appelrouth Tutoring Blog
More career services offices are planning for a hybrid fall term - Hallie Busta, EducationDive
Reopening campuses is vital, college presidents tell lawmakers - Jeremy Bauer-Wolf, EducationDive
College Board Scrambles To Maintain Status In The College Admissions Game - Christopher Rim, Forbes
Inside Higher Ed’s news round up - Inside Higher Ed
SAT and ACT May Never Regain Their Role in College Admissions - Janet Lorin, Bloomberg News
Coalition Application Adds Questions on COVID-19 - Scott, Jaschik, Inside Higher Ed
It’s college decision day — here’s where students stand - Jessica Dickler, CNBC