To Test or Not to Test

In this week's blog, Lynn comments on standardized admissions testing.

This week I've had a rush of parents come to me with concerns about their student's SAT scores. Were they one of the families impacted by the scoring snafu? What would happen if their student's score went up? What if, what if, what if...

Yes, the testing snafu was a biggie. But, the CollegeBoard is making efforts to rectify students' scores and generally fix things. Hopefully, testing will run a little smoother--and more accurately--in the months to come.

Admittedly, I have mixed views regarding standardized testing--I'm not a big supporter of these tests. However, the reality is that such testing is a part of the admissions process for most colleges and universities. So, for now, its business as usual on the testing front.

Maybe admissions offices will change their stance on testing and make it an optional process. But I wouldn't get my hopes up.