AP classes aren’t as awesome as they appear
College-bound students are told to take every AP class, give all of our extra time and money to the College
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SAT
Bill proposes no more SBAC, free standardized tests
Taking college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT are key steps towards college admissions. There is now a new
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College doesn’t need to be our ultimate decision in life
College applications for seniors were due on Nov. 30. Sophomores and juniors are scrambling to keep a high GPA and
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Standardized testing in no way improves education
Standardized tests have been associated with the American school system since the mid-1800s. They have been known to cause stress
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In high school movies, the SAT is the bane of every student’s existence. The amount of vocabulary words seemingly required
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More than just a number
It was junior year when I knew the pressure was on. There was a constant buzz over how many AP
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The Bridge to Happiness
What grade did I get on my math test? I slept only three hours last night. How many AP
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No more test stress: exit exam should not be harder
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is taken by all high school students throughout California in order to receive
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Essay-T just becomes T
With preparing for college applications comes the inevitable stress of having to take the SAT. The length and difficulty of
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What colleges should judge applicants on
SAT, SAT II, and ACT scores shouldn’t be the deciding factor when colleges are accepting new applicants. These tests aren’t
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