Alison MerzelMar 3, 20213 minTo test or not to test....As you probably are aware, the biggest change to college admissions in the past year was the move by a majority of schools to "test...
Alison MerzelSep 15, 20201 minYou know about AP and IB credit, but do you know about CLEP?While most high school families are familiar with either AP and/or IB courses as pathways to college credit with passing exam/assessment...
Alison MerzelApr 29, 20202 minMore COVID-19 testing updates I have been listening to several presentations by test preparation companies regarding the latest updates to standardized testing, so...
Alison MerzelApr 27, 20202 minTest Optional is not Test BlindAs so many colleges and universities announce that they will adopt a test optional admissions policy for this fall, you may be wondering...
Alison MerzelApr 16, 20203 minAdmissions with or without the SAT or ACT: What does this mean for you?It seems like every day we hear a new announcement about the SAT and ACT - cancelled test dates have prompted many schools to announce a...
Alison MerzelApr 7, 20203 minCollege Admissions & COVID: What schools are sayingBy participating in multiple Zoom calls, I have heard from several Admissions Directors over the past couple of weeks and wanted to share...
Alison MerzelFeb 25, 20203 minTo Test or Not to Test: What to consider before opting out of the test at a test-optional schoolIt seems like every week, a new school has announced the decision to go test-optional (see Forbes article). This is encouraging for many...
Alison MerzelJan 27, 20202 minSAT Subject Tests - To Take or Not To TakeThere has been a lot of chatter on my discussion forums about the rising number of schools that are doing away with SAT Subject Tests....
Alison MerzelOct 17, 20193 minTest optional admissions - an inside perspective As a former Director of MBA Admissions, I have reviewed thousands of applications. The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) was...