Roaming Reporter: What do Barons think of the court order for UC to be test blind?
Barons react to UC being ordered to be test blind for upcoming college admissions.
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UC made the right decision to drop SAT and ACT requirements
Dropping the SAT/ACT system is a paramount decision that creates a more fair learning environment for all students, which standardized exams did not allow.
UC drops in-state SAT and ACT exam requirements
UC voted to drop SAT and ACT requirements for undergraduate admissions, a decision that could influence other colleges and universities to do the same.
Helping you see schools outside of UC
There’s no shame in going to a college outside of the UC system.
Standardized tests suck. And colleges know it.
Students across the country have known for decades that the SAT and ACT are terrible. The good news is that colleges are finally catching on.
Where are our seniors going for college?
Our seniors have been accepted to a variety of colleges, but what factors have attracted them to certain institutions over others?
The elongated acceptance wait
The one thing that college applicants to University of California schools (UCs) have gotten good at is waiting. It has been almost five months since applications were first submitted and still, not all replies have come back yet. Many, including myself are upset that these replies cut it so close to the Student Intent to Register day of May 1 as it doesn’t give you much time to decide or tour around.
Gearing up for college
College applications are nearing and there are a few things students should be aware of before applying.
Universities of California make changes to their personal statements
The traditional two prompts in the UC application have been replaced with eight personal insight questions.
Universities across California raise annual tuition fees
UC schools in California raise tuition fees to allow more students to attend, but at a higher cost.