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Testing Trends in 2026: What Every College-Bound Family Needs to Know
Estrela Consulting July 15, 2026
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The standardized testing landscape continues to evolve, leaving many students and parents wondering: Do I still need to take the SAT or ACT? Should I apply test-optional? Which test is better? When should I start?
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College Admission Testing in the Era of COVID-19
Amber Gilsdorf November 16, 2020
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“What should I do about testing?”
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Does Test-Optional Really Mean Test-Optional?
Kristina Dooley August 21, 2020
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ACT,
SAT,
COVID-19,
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It feels like not a day goes by right now that an announcement isn't made about a college or university becoming "test-optional." Some have announced temporary plans that apply solely to the class of 2021 or even 2022, while others have decided to remove testing requirements indefinitely. However, there is one question that we keep hearing from students and parents: Does "test-optional" really ...
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