Thread by @InsideAdmission

I received an @ACT report today based on a survey of enrollment leaders that I participated in regarding pre-COVID, COVID, & post-COVID testing policies.

While the folks at ACT provided an interpretation of the responses, I thought I'd share some of the data and my own insights.

Most COVID #testoptional adopters are NOT going back to requiring #SAT or #ACT test scores.

The value & impact of the #SAT & #ACT is permanently diminished.

Test score score requirements are no longer "the norm"... they are outliers.

Far too many universities are still using #SAT and #ACT scores - that have problematic correlations with family income, gender, and race & ethnicity - for merit scholarships and financial aid.

A note to colleagues at #testoptional universities: Let's put an end to this practice.

One year ago, a single college (Hampshire) was #testblind/#testfree.

Not only are many #testoptional universities considering the complete elimination of score use, but even some who still required scores during the pandemic are thinking about this change.

(This is a big deal.)

The evolution of admissions beyond #SAT/#ACT was well underway before the pandemic began changing higher ed last year.

2020 was a catalyst.

In 2021 (& beyond):

-Test score requirements are outdated
-We must stop using scores for aid
-#Testblind/#testfree is an emerging trend