Covid-19, Standardized Testing, and College Admissions |
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1:27 What will look different in terms of how college will review college applicants than in years prior? 4:45 Will my SAT or ACT test scores still matter with so many schools going test-optional for fall 2021 applicants? If I have high scores at a test-optional college, will I be disadvantaged? 13:03 Should I take the SAT or ACT? Can I skip the SAT and ACT this year? 15:08 What can students do with this time have during the lockdown? Are there any silver linings? 21:49 How I let colleges know about the specific conditions at my high school during the shelter in place? 26:03 Will the cost of college change? Will there be more scholarships or fewer scholarships? 31:37 What test dates should a student prepare for if they want to take future SAT or ACT tests? 34:03 How to keep motivated? How can we deal with anxiety? 46:00 Can I take a free mock ACT or SAT exam? For a free mock ACT or SAT contact Test Prep Gurus at: https://www.prepgurus.com/contact Description of the Webinar: College admissions experts will discuss how COVID-19 will impact Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. Specific issues include: ACT and SAT testing, Changes to the Spring semester, AP exams, The difference between test-optional and test-blind colleges, Why grades matter this semester, Changes to how colleges will review applications in the wake of COVID-19, Extracurricular activities during shelter-in-place, College admissions deadlines for the class of 2021, and more... Panelists: Nick Standlea, President, Test Prep Gurus, Co-Chair of the OC College Fair Johnathon Rastello, Dean of College Counseling, Tarbut V'Torah Day School, Co-Chair of the OC College Fair Elizabeth Heim, Director of College Consulting Plus+, Assoc. Director of Counseling & College Planning, Orange Lutheran High School www.PrepGurus.com |