Changes in standardized testing are on the horizon. Even before COVID-19, a trend existed among colleges to make standardized test scores an optional part of the admissions process. Not long after, we entered a pandemic where it was very difficult if not impossible for students to take standardized testing. Currently, many colleges are deciding whether to require testing for admission on a year-by-year basis. The College Board, which owns the SAT, has responded with a series of changes over time. Some of the latest changes include the test being fully digitalized and shortened to two hours. The digitalization will allow for increased security since there will be no test booklets to steal. Students can now use a calculator on all math problems and test results will now be available in days instead of weeks. The ACT already offers a digitized version to international students, and is working toward a digital version for everyone. As students adjust to these new changes, more modifications to standardized testing can be expected, as well as new policies regarding whether colleges will require it. These changes help address some of the current issues with testing but likely don’t go far enough to address the growing question about test validity as a criteria for college admission.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/01/25/sat-exam-digital-shorter-admissions-test/
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An individualized approach to helping students plan and achieve their educational goals
Trained as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Michelle Berg works with families to help them navigate the academic, social and emotional challenges of students who have learning differences from kindergarten through college. Dr. Berg has developed a highly individualized process to understand and help meet your child’s educational goals. She takes the time to figure out how your child learns and does individualized research to find the right educational environment and support for your child. Based in Westport CT, she works with families locally and all over the world.
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