Monday, May 18, 2009
Best Graduate Schools for 2009
U.S. News and World Report has released a new video about the best graduate schools this year.
College Rankings Come Under Scrutiny
According to a recent article in Business Week, A dozen college presidents are setting the stage for what they hope will become a wide-scale rebellion against the annual college rankings compiled by U.S. News & World Report.
For expert advise on selecting the right college that fits the individual needs of your student, contact The College Trail for more information from our admissions counselors.
For expert advise on selecting the right college that fits the individual needs of your student, contact The College Trail for more information from our admissions counselors.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
The College Board vote on revamping the SAT exam
Do you remember taking the SAT test? If you are a parent and have not taken it in a few years, the last updates were implemented in March, 2005. Before that, changes were last made in 1994.
Students' performance on the SAT can determine their destiny in college admissions. Its original intent was to create a meritocracy, but it has often been criticized for cultural bias, lack of testing for effort, will power, study habits, and other behavioral "soft" skills that often determine ultimate success not only in college but in life.
The role of the SAT was reviewed in a National Public Radio report from Boston which detailed the impact of The College Board vote on revamping the SAT exam in 2002. The latest version included additions of a writing section and other changes. Writing, according to the Board now improves the ability of the test to predict college success. Math has also been tweaked to include Algebra II. Verbal has been re-named "Reading," and has been updated to remove analogies as part of the test.
Students' performance on the SAT can determine their destiny in college admissions. Its original intent was to create a meritocracy, but it has often been criticized for cultural bias, lack of testing for effort, will power, study habits, and other behavioral "soft" skills that often determine ultimate success not only in college but in life.
The role of the SAT was reviewed in a National Public Radio report from Boston which detailed the impact of The College Board vote on revamping the SAT exam in 2002. The latest version included additions of a writing section and other changes. Writing, according to the Board now improves the ability of the test to predict college success. Math has also been tweaked to include Algebra II. Verbal has been re-named "Reading," and has been updated to remove analogies as part of the test.
Proponents say this new test better reflects high school curriculum and the writing sample will be a useful tool for college admissions offices.
Critics counter the changes will penalize students who don’t speak English as a first language and this test is no better at predicting college success than previous versionis.
Is the new test fair? Is the SAT outdated? Contact The College Trail experts to find out how to optimize your student's candidacy by selecting the right trail that fits your student's unique needs.
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