ACT June Status?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We got an email today too. Two days before the test. Is ANYONE actually taking it?

We got the email today too. Yuck.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:ACT needs to cancel the June test right now. At this point, only a fraction appear to be able to take it, which isn't equitable. It wouldn't hurt for the schools to stop this nonsense by stating that tests are not required for the class of 2021. At this point, kids likely will only have one option to take the test, which stinks, and some may have to study for five extra weeks when they were prepared to take it in April. It's causing so much additional stress, during a stressful time.

But many 2021 students already took it prior to March closings.

At this point, unless a college is truly “test blind”, they may opt to go test optional which means kids who have a decent score prior to March will be in the drivers seat.

Many kids want to take it twice, and many, many kids were planning to take their first test in April. Just because your kid got one in doesn't mean they should be given any sort of priority.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:ACT needs to cancel the June test right now. At this point, only a fraction appear to be able to take it, which isn't equitable. It wouldn't hurt for the schools to stop this nonsense by stating that tests are not required for the class of 2021. At this point, kids likely will only have one option to take the test, which stinks, and some may have to study for five extra weeks when they were prepared to take it in April. It's causing so much additional stress, during a stressful time.

But many 2021 students already took it prior to March closings.

At this point, unless a college is truly “test blind”, they may opt to go test optional which means kids who have a decent score prior to March will be in the drivers seat.

Many kids want to take it twice, and many, many kids were planning to take their first test in April. Just because your kid got one in doesn't mean they should be given any sort of priority.

Having a decent score is definitely a good thing. But test optional schools have said that kids who don't submit a scores won't be considered unfavorably and it won't hurt their chances of admission. I hope this is true.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:ACT needs to cancel the June test right now. At this point, only a fraction appear to be able to take it, which isn't equitable. It wouldn't hurt for the schools to stop this nonsense by stating that tests are not required for the class of 2021. At this point, kids likely will only have one option to take the test, which stinks, and some may have to study for five extra weeks when they were prepared to take it in April. It's causing so much additional stress, during a stressful time.

But many 2021 students already took it prior to March closings.

At this point, unless a college is truly “test blind”, they may opt to go test optional which means kids who have a decent score prior to March will be in the drivers seat.

Many kids want to take it twice, and many, many kids were planning to take their first test in April. Just because your kid got one in doesn't mean they should be given any sort of priority.

Having a decent score is definitely a good thing. But test optional schools have said that kids who don't submit a scores won't be considered unfavorably and it won't hurt their chances of admission. I hope this is true.

Test optional means they will scrutinize other parts of application even more.

If you’re a 2021er, and you needed that test score to “boost” your overall application? You’re at a disadvantage because there are a number of kids who already tested prior to March. Odds are, some got a decent score.

[Anonymous]

Pincing myself. DD is Class of 2021. She NEEDS the ACT score to offset middling grades. Took the September 2019 test and did pretty well! Working with private tutor, her practice scores are soaring past 30. Her school (a private) is still scheduled to hold the June exam. Yay!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:ACT needs to cancel the June test right now. At this point, only a fraction appear to be able to take it, which isn't equitable. It wouldn't hurt for the schools to stop this nonsense by stating that tests are not required for the class of 2021. At this point, kids likely will only have one option to take the test, which stinks, and some may have to study for five extra weeks when they were prepared to take it in April. It's causing so much additional stress, during a stressful time.

But many 2021 students already took it prior to March closings.

At this point, unless a college is truly “test blind”, they may opt to go test optional which means kids who have a decent score prior to March will be in the drivers seat.

Many kids want to take it twice, and many, many kids were planning to take their first test in April. Just because your kid got one in doesn't mean they should be given any sort of priority.

Having a decent score is definitely a good thing. But test optional schools have said that kids who don't submit a scores won't be considered unfavorably and it won't hurt their chances of admission. I hope this is true.

Test optional means they will scrutinize other parts of application even more.

If you’re a 2021er, and you needed that test score to “boost” your overall application? You’re at a disadvantage because there are a number of kids who already tested prior to March. Odds are, some got a decent score.

I know and I'm sad for my student who tests really well but may never get to take the SAT/ACT at all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Pincing myself. DD is Class of 2021. She NEEDS the ACT score to offset middling grades. Took the September 2019 test and did pretty well! Working with private tutor, her practice scores are soaring past 30. Her school (a private) is still scheduled to hold the June exam. Yay!

Which school? Was the site open to everyone?

[Anonymous]

This is so cruel to the kids. Mine studied for months and was so ready in April, scoring 34 on practice tests. Spent the last three weeks getting up to speed again--now cancelled again two days before the test. Who's to say the same thing won't happen again in July or September. He, too, could really use the strong score to balance mixed grades. Ugh.

[Anonymous]

I am so sorry (this is 18:22 poster). My DD also got ready for April and we are incredibly fortunate that her small private will still administer the June test. Your child should not be told two days out that the test is off. Our teens are suffering so much already with the virus closures. Studying twice then facing so late a cancellation is absurd.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:ACT needs to cancel the June test right now. At this point, only a fraction appear to be able to take it, which isn't equitable. It wouldn't hurt for the schools to stop this nonsense by stating that tests are not required for the class of 2021. At this point, kids likely will only have one option to take the test, which stinks, and some may have to study for five extra weeks when they were prepared to take it in April. It's causing so much additional stress, during a stressful time.

But many 2021 students already took it prior to March closings.

At this point, unless a college is truly “test blind”, they may opt to go test optional which means kids who have a decent score prior to March will be in the drivers seat.

Many kids want to take it twice, and many, many kids were planning to take their first test in April. Just because your kid got one in doesn't mean they should be given any sort of priority.

Having a decent score is definitely a good thing. But test optional schools have said that kids who don't submit a scores won't be considered unfavorably and it won't hurt their chances of admission. I hope this is true.

It's not, a school cant be more than 24% test-optional or they'll face a significant setback in the rankings.

[Anonymous]

Just adding my sympathy for all those 2021'ers who are facing cancellations, this is so stressful and sad.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:ACT needs to cancel the June test right now. At this point, only a fraction appear to be able to take it, which isn't equitable. It wouldn't hurt for the schools to stop this nonsense by stating that tests are not required for the class of 2021. At this point, kids likely will only have one option to take the test, which stinks, and some may have to study for five extra weeks when they were prepared to take it in April. It's causing so much additional stress, during a stressful time.

But many 2021 students already took it prior to March closings.

At this point, unless a college is truly “test blind”, they may opt to go test optional which means kids who have a decent score prior to March will be in the drivers seat.

Many kids want to take it twice, and many, many kids were planning to take their first test in April. Just because your kid got one in doesn't mean they should be given any sort of priority.

Having a decent score is definitely a good thing. But test optional schools have said that kids who don't submit a scores won't be considered unfavorably and it won't hurt their chances of admission. I hope this is true.

It's not, a school cant be more than 24% test-optional or they'll face a significant setback in the rankings.

I hope the rankings system is amended for this year.

[Anonymous]

Was anyone able to take this test yesterday in DMV?

[Anonymous]

Bump

[Anonymous]

Yes. Private school, which I will not name, taking care of it’s own. Although my child was a beneficiary, I am well aware (the events of the past months have opened my eyes) that this is an example of wealthy (mostly white) privilege.