
It’s been a big couple of weeks for testing in the news. National ACT scores dropped precipitously, and Reading and Math scores on the Nation’s Report Card (NAEP) followed suit, for students from all demographics. Michael Bloomberg wrote an Op/Ed in which he asked colleges to reinstitute SAT/ACT testing requirements. And the Supreme Court arguments about affirmative action in college admissions are being heard today. Whew!
Practically speaking, though, all of these things are out of our control, so let’s focus on concrete testing advice from a credible source. I found this interview with the VP of Admissions at Notre Dame to be interesting, frank, and insightful.