
Testing Doesn’t Matter… Except When It Does (And How to Know the Difference)
Let’s talk about the most confusing thing in college admissions right now: testing. Because here’s what every junior parent hears: “Most schools are test-optional now!”

Let’s talk about the most confusing thing in college admissions right now: testing. Because here’s what every junior parent hears: “Most schools are test-optional now!”
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