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“academic standards”


The Case Against Online AP Testing

This May, Advanced Placement tests for 28 of 36 AP subjects were held entirely online.  Going forward, College Board will administer most exams through Bluebook, the central testing platform that…




In Praise of F’s

On January 5, 2024, Western Oregon University (WOU) announced a bold change to its grading regime: “The letter grades of D- and F” have been axed in favor of a…


Are Direct Admissions the Future?

The college admissions process can be daunting for high-school students. These young adults must research prospective institutions, consider their desired course of study and career path, determine whether a particular…





The NCAA’s Own Goal

This coming January, the NCAA will convene in Texas to decide the future of standardized testing requirements for student-athletes. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NCAA and universities…


Blueprint for Reform: Admissions Standards

Blueprint for Reform: Admissions Standards provides a roadmap for state legislators and university trustees to improve university admissions standards. It emphasizes the necessity of upholding rigorous standards in higher education…