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Tag: standardized testing


Standardized testing is a bad indicator of learning in a pandemic

The pandemic changed how children learn. Standardized tests must change too.
  • Anthony Liberatori
  • April 4, 2022

As GRE comes under fire nationwide, UMD community members voice concerns

Research suggests GRE scores consistently correlate with a student’s race, gender and socioeconomic status.
  • Hannah Ziegler
  • January 31, 2022

UMD extends test-optional applications until 2023

The extension is part of an effort to increase access to the university.
  • Clara Niel
  • March 8, 2021

UMD makes SAT, ACT scores optional, citing testing barriers due to COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic may make it difficult for applicants to complete the exams, according to a fact sheet from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
  • Chloe Goldberg
  • July 17, 2020

The College Board only makes educational inequality worse

It's time to end the College Board's power over college admissions.
  • Allison Cochrane
  • May 25, 2020

College admissions should be equitable. Standardization will never get it there.

Standardized assessments punish college applicants from underprivileged areas.
  • Liyanga de Silva
  • October 24, 2019

College admissions should be fair. Standardization is the answer.

The SAT and ACT are not equitable standards.
  • Kevin Hu
  • October 16, 2019

Double major in subjects you’re interested in — especially if they’re wildly different

College is for exploration. Don't double major in related subjects.
  • Kevin Hu
  • May 14, 2019

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