Did you know that many schools are returning to a mandatory score report on college applications? While the majority of schools switched to “test optional” applications during the pandemic, we’re starting to see schools bring back their request for test scores. There are strong arguments for maintaining the test optional protocol, but some schools believe that test scores can provide objective crucial information about students. At the very least, test optional schools mean that students who are successful in their ACT or SAT scores can report these scores to increase their opportunities for merit based scholarship or financial aid.
Recognizing this increasing need to prepare students to test well, Lewiston-Altura High School has two teachers who are leading a junior year ACT Prep course. Our fund was excited to help support this important endeavor, and is providing funds for the teachers’ training as well as the ACT Books for all students enrolled.
For additional information and opinions regarding the change in test score reporting, here are some excellent resources:
PBS News Hour: Why Some Schools Are Returning to Standardized Testing