This application cycle, way more students reported test scores, up 10% compared with last year. That's despite many colleges having "test-optional" admissions policies.

Standardized testing continues to be a critical component in U.S. education and college admissions. This stands true even as formats evolve and new technologies reshape the academic experience. This ...

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) voted 4-3 Tuesday on a resolution that would allow 10 schools to opt out of standardized tests and test preparation beginning in the 2025-26 school year ...

The standardized tests used for college admissions—tests like the SAT, ACT, LSAT, and GMAT—are some of the most reliable measurement instruments available. They reflect an enormous investment of ...

When the College Board canceled SAT testing in 2020, hundreds of colleges adopted test-optional admissions policies for that fall. The Urban Institute reported that the number of four-year colleges ...

Standardized tests are often debated for how well they accomplish their goal of egalitarianism. The idea behind standardized tests is that they give everyone a chance, regardless of their situation: ...

TCAP retesting begins on May 20, the day before MSCS closes for break. It’s the last chance for third graders to avoid ...

The Hechinger Report reports that parents trust report cards over test scores, risking underinvestment in children's ...