College testing inequities and rising costs persist

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Around 70% of U.S. bachelor-degree institutions did not require applicants to submit ACT or SAT scores for fall 2021 and 2022 admissions, according to a study by FairTest. That's up from 38% five years ago.

on average over one lifetime, not to mention inclusion in social and professional networks that can improve career opportunitiesEven before enrollment, people of color and lower-income students have to contend with both the inequities and costs of standardized tests.

But colleges have begun to prioritize contextual measures, such as academic performance relative to school districts and teacher recommendations, says Safiya Johnson, a charter school counselor in Chicago and admissions consultant at Solomon Admissions Consulting.Around 70% of U.S.

 

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not having the standardize test is a great equalizer for students that can't pay 1000s for an act/sat prep coach.

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