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2021 College Admission Predictions

I asked college leaders to offer their prognostications for the next 12 months, and among other projections, the general consensus was that virtual admission is here to stay, standardized testing will fade away, and enrollment unpredictability will rule the day.

How the pandemic is shaking up college admissions and testing

With many college admissions testing sites closing down during the pandemic, as many as 50 percent of early applications arrived without any test scores this year. That's resulted in some top-ranked schools seeing a surge in applications, but elsewhere, application numbers are flat or even down. William Brangham spoke with Jeffrey Selingo, author of "Who Gets In and Why," to learn more.

Covid is making it harder to get into a top college

With early admissions largely decided, high school seniors face a grim reality: The Covid pandemic is making it harder to get into the nation’s top schools.

Will Getting Rid Of Admissions Tests Make Selective Schools More Equitable?

The combination of Covid-19 and the push for racial justice has led some school districts to abandon admissions tests for selective schools. Will those moves lead to greater equity or just paper over more fundamental problems?

California 2020: A year like no other as told by EdSource reporters

A year like no other saw an unrelenting flow of news. From the pandemic to wildfires to financial woes, Californians endured a tough year. EdSource covered it all and its impact on education. Here’s a look at the highlights.

Why the Test Prep Industry Must Focus on Equity of Access

SAT and ACT scores correlate with family income, reflecting higher-income students' academic advantages. Test prep companies must address this gap.

Equity in College Admissions | Inside Higher Ed

How to achieve access, equity and inclusion in admissions at selective public institutions.

Pioneer’s Academic Standards Ensure Student Research is Respected

When you embark on the Pioneer Research Program, you join not only a community of Pioneer Scholars but an innovative research institute. Being a Pioneer Scholar means something because a research paper from Pioneer can be trusted and respected. Pioneer Scholars and faculty are both held to rigorous standards that allow Pioneer Academics to guarantee the quality and authenticity of their work.

Low Income Students Stand To Gain The Most From College Admissions Reform

The U.K. is the only major country to base university admissions on predicted - rather than actual - grades, a system whose frailties were brutally exposed during the coronavirus pandemic.

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