The Standardized Testing Holding Pattern
Ongoing Uncertainty with Standardized Testing The calendar page has turned on a new year bringing new hope and new resolve, but also an acknowledgment that we are still dealing with problems both introduced and exposed in the last calendar year. COVID-19 is still raging across the United States and a combination of colder weather, quarantine […]
Harvard & Ivy League Test Optional Admission Changes
In mid-June, Harvard announced an amendment to their admission process, making SAT/ACT scores “optional” as part of their college applications this coming year. The remaining Ivy League universities followed the Harvard test optional admission announcement. This included a reversal from Princeton University, which initially stated they would not be making test scores optional for 2025 […]
Updates on the ISEE and SSAT
By now you have probably heard that the current coronavirus pandemic crisis is seriously affecting the administration of the ACT and SAT this spring. Of course, the pandemic is affecting other tests as well. Each spring, tons of middle schoolers take the ISEE or SSAT as part of their independent high school admissions process. The […]
College Board Abandons Autumn SAT Test Online Plans
On June 3rd, the College Board posted a blog on their website regarding remote testing for this fall. It was only one month after they announced the new September test date. Previously, College Board guaranteed the fall test dates would happen, no matter what. They would be prepared to deliver the SAT test online, remotely […]
AP Test 2020 Glitches – SAT Preview?
For the first time ever, College Board administered the AP exams remotely this year. Normally, students gather in classrooms to take the three-hour-long exams in mid-May. This year, due to the current pandemic, was different. Students around the country logged onto their computers from home at set times. The plan was to access and download […]
CEO of Livius Speaks with Jessica from 101.7 The Bull
If you’re looking for ways for your child to stay ahead with their education, there are lots of options. Online education and online academic support are popular choices, but what is the best way to implement them? Jessica from 101.7 The Bull had a chat with Livius CEO Neil Khaund about ideas for parents. Listen […]
Test Optional Schools: What You Need to Know
Test-optional schools are becoming more common lately. Schools are eschewing SAT and ACT scores for admissions criteria that better represent students as individuals. Students may find it exciting not to have to take standardized admissions tests to get into college. However, this subject should be better understood before jumping to any conclusions. Here we break […]
ACT Tips and Strategies from Livius
As high school students get ready to apply for college, around 2 million students will take the ACT this year, all trying to achieve target scores. This test can feel daunting to some students, because it requires students to process information quickly and efficiently and apply skills and strategies that take time to learn. Effective […]
How Will Coronavirus Cancellations Impact Your College Timeline?
We’re seeing the ripple effects of Coronavirus across our communities in new ways every day. To support public health, we’re suddenly faced with altered schedules, canceled events, and unprecedented school closures. Some colleges have ended their semesters early. More than one million K-12 students have been impacted by schools closing their doors for extensive breaks. […]
What Do the New September 2020 ACT Score Changes Mean?
Recently, ACT, Inc. announced changes in the administration of the ACT that will be rolling out in September 2020. Most critically, these changes will directly affect how students can improve their ACT score, which may also mean a shift in how students approach test prep. Currently, around two million students take the ACT each year. […]
Why You Should Still Take the SAT & ACT Essay
The Washington Post recently published an article which reported that many states which provide funding for free in-school test prep programs at public high schools have begun to cut instruction on the SAT and ACT Essay from their courses. Additionally, a percentage of these states also subsidize the fees […]
Now is the Time for SAT Subject Test Preparation
Now is the Time for SAT Subject Test Preparation Now that April is here and the fourth quarter of the school year has begun, many students are turning the corner on preparing for the end of the school year. For students of all ages this includes studying for end of year tests, like finals […]