近期,CB更新了2020年的SAT政策,重點如下:

1、6月SAT12,取消;

2、下半年將再加一場9月考試(北美考場一定有,國際/亞太考場未知);

3、5月起,開始報名,具體時間等通知;

4、極端情況下,不排除下半年SAT居家網考的可能性;

詳見如下:

1、6月SAT12 考試安排

為了保護學生安全,將不會舉行2020年6月的SAT12考試;

2、下半年SAT考試安排

(1)考試安排:在確保公共安全的前提下,將從8月起,每月安排考試;在原有基礎上,附加9月考試(國際考場是否也會安排9月考試,未知);

(2)報名起始時間:今年5月起,學生可以開始報名;CB會儘快確認考試時間;

(3)一旦學校開學,CB將儘力保證學生參加考試;

3、不排除下半年SAT網考可能

如果學校在秋季依舊不能開學,CB將提供類似目前AP網考的SAT考試。該考試會保證簡潔、安全和公平,對大學申請有效。

更多具體SAT政策說明,詳見CB網站(複製鏈接,在瀏覽器打開):

https://pages.collegeboard.org/sat-covid-19-updates

小結

和預期類似,在全球疫情的特殊形勢下,6月的SAT12也很難舉行。對大多數國內考生來說,6月也只是SAT2的考試,而其重要性遠小於托福和SAT1。隨著國內秩序的逐漸恢復,學校開學,中高考定期,預計下半年將迎來很緊湊的備考節奏。有關建議,詳見文章:一篇搞定:2020年4-8月標化備考具體指導方案2.0版。

同時,目前的AP備考期,大家一定努力抓住還可以把握的機會,爭取高分。


今日凌晨,CB官網更新說明,下半年增加場安排已定,9月26日將會有一場SAT考試(美國場和國際場都開設)。

本次的九月考場包括美國和國際考場

只提供SAT,不提供任何科目考試。

如學生因為宗教原因不能在周六考試,可選擇在9.27進行考試。

九月SAT的註冊會在5.26一周開放

此前已經報名六月考試的學生可以將六月的註冊轉到2020-2021的任何一場考試中。

所有將在2021年畢業的學生,如果還沒有任何的SAT成績,或者此前註冊了三月/五月但是被取消考試的,都會擁有優先提前註冊的資格。這個資格可用於八月到十月的每一場考試。而這些學生會在5.26左右另外收到CB發送的郵件。

下面是2020-2021 SAT美國考場和國際考場下半年的考試時間,請大家查收保存。

SAT原本計劃的下半年四場考試仍舊保留,新增9月場,也就是說下半年每月一次考試。考試時間分別是:

8月29日,9月26日,10月3日,11月7日(北美有,國際考場是否新增待確認),12月5日。

1、官方會努力保證11年級的學生申請時都能有SAT成績,大家要做的是準備好能力,隨時應對;

2、今年暑假所有高一高二學生都會集中備考,由於資源有限,建議儘早鎖定課程預留學習時間;

3、此外,我們敦促學員還要記住一個事實:2021屆申請的學員不是都沒有成績的,放眼全局,標化妥妥的人可能已經超過Top30大學招生的總名額了。

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很顯然,對於由於疫情而導致的SAT考試頻繁取消的問題,美國大學也是有認知的,因此,今年秋季申請時,應該會有比以往更多的學校選擇豁免 SAT (但 SAT 不會全面消失):

重磅!哈佛耶魯等八所?常春藤全部官宣,今年本科申請可以不交 SAT!

受今年疫情影響,托福、SAT 等標化考試被頻繁取消,不少學生報名並參加標化考試的計劃被嚴重打亂。

為了減輕疫情等不可抗力對學生正常申請產生的阻礙和給學生們帶來的焦慮,近期,包括哈佛(今天清晨剛剛發出通告)、耶魯等 8 所常春藤院校在內的美國高校紛紛發布通知,宣布2020-2021學年,即 2025 屆將採取 test-optional 政策,允許學生在不提交標化成績的情況下申請入學。 當然,這一政策的宣布並不代表各大高校會因此降低錄取門檻:申請者依然需要照常提交其他申請材料,並且,由於缺少了標化成績這一考核標準,對於申請者而言,必然需要在其他材料上更多地下功夫,來證明自己的實力和錄取資格。

因此,如果能夠正常參加考試,我們還是建議申請者提交其標化考試成績,這也有助於學校全方位地了解申請者的實力,並在此基礎上作出更加客觀的判斷。同時,今年的突發情況也為接下來幾年準備申請的同學敲響了警鐘:申請過程中標化考試的準備宜早不宜遲。 我們來看看這些高校都公布了哪些具體政策。 1、 哈佛大學 Harvard College will allow students to apply for admission to the Class of 2025 without requiring standardized test scores. We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has created insurmountable challenges in scheduling tests for all students, particularly those from modest economic backgrounds, and we believe this temporary change addresses these challenges. Consistent with Harvard』s whole-person admissions process, standardized tests are only one factor among many. Accomplishments in and out of the classroom during the high school years – including community involvement, employment, and help given to students』 families are considered as part of our process. However, students who find themselves limited in the activities they can pursue due to the current coronavirus outbreak will not be disadvantaged as a result, nor will students who are only able to present pass/fail grades or other similar marks on their transcripts this spring.

哈佛大學指出,COVID-19大流行給所有申請者,尤其是那些經濟條件不佳的學生在準備考試時帶來了難以克服的挑戰。為了減輕疫情給學生申請帶來不小障礙,學校在6月15日宣布,將允許學生在不提交標化考試成績的情況下申請入讀2025屆。 當然,哈佛也強調,標化考試成績只是學校在評審學生錄取資格時的眾多考量因素之一。學生在高中階段取得的課內成績及課外成就,包括社區活動在內的多個類目都將被作為評定學生的標準。不過,哈佛也會考慮到當前疫情爆發對學生參加課外活動帶來的不利影響,客觀、靈活地評估學生的申請。

不提交標化考試成績將不會影響學生的申請進程。學校將根據學生提供的已有的申請材料來對作出評估;同時,學校也鼓勵學生們提供任何可以展現他們在中學階段成就以及證明他們未來潛力的其他材料。 哈佛大學還強調,提前輪申請(截止日期為11月1日)和在正常批次申請(截止日期為次年1月1日)的學生不會面臨區別對待,在錄取標準同樣的情況下,學校建議學生無需過度緊張,按照自己正常節奏提交申請即可。此外,由於疫情影響,在必要情況下,學校也會適當延長申請的截止日期,並且接受在截止日期之後獲得的標化考試成績。

對於參加標化考試機會可能更少的國際學生,學校還是希望學生能夠提供相關考試的預期或實際結果。另外,學校的助學金計劃並不會因為疫情和經濟低迷而被取消,學生仍會正常獲得與原先一樣的助學金。 更新時間:2020年6月15日 全文鏈接 https://college.harvard.edu/about/news-announcements/admissions-application-considerations-class-2025?fbclid=IwAR3mR11b3jh7sUyvxVMtSgfw0oJxREKOSalFHeQ62bjfZxFUCDD0XMLAwf 2、耶魯大學 In response to the widespread disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Yale Office of Undergraduate Admissions will temporarily suspend its requirement that first-year applicants submit results from the ACT or SAT.

The change will be in effect during the 2020-2021 admissions cycle for applicants to the Class of 2025. Applicants who are unable to complete an exam or who choose not to report exam scores will not be disadvantaged in the selection process. As announced previously, SAT Subject Tests will not be considered during the 2020-2021 admissions cycle.

This one-year policy change reflects the extraordinary circumstances that students, families, and educators are currently facing. This policy applies only to students graduating from secondary school in the 2020-2021 academic year. Transfer applicants and students who intend to apply for admission to enroll in fall 2022 or later should plan to complete the ACT or SAT by the appropriate deadlines.The Office of Undergraduate Admissions remains committed to a whole-person review process that relies on experienced application readers and a committee of admissions officers, faculty, and deans to consider every applicant』s unique context and circumstances. This commitment extends to Yale』s evaluation of a student』s test scores, when available. For applicants who choose to send scores, the Admissions Committee will continue to view the scores within the context of the student』s entire file; to focus on the highest individual section scores for students who have completed the exam more than once; to accept self-reported scores for the purposes of evaluation; and to take context into account if a student has had limited or no opportunities to complete an exam.6月12日,耶魯大學本科招生委員會宣布,將暫時中止對第一年申請者提交ACT或SAT成績的要求。同時學校也註明,該政策變化僅對2020-2021學年申請季(即2025屆)的學生有效:因為疫情無法完成標化考試或選擇不提交標化考試成績的申請者將不會受到影響。同時,2020-2021學年申請季的錄取也不會考慮SAT的科目考試。 這項政策不適用於計劃在2022年秋季學期或者之後入學的申請者——之後申請入學的學生仍需在適當的截止日期之前完成ACT或SAT考試。此外,耶魯大學也強調,對於那些選擇提交考試分數的學生,招生委員會仍然會將他們的成績納入評定範圍中。

另外,無論申請者是否提交標化考試成績,在評判申請者的過程中,耶魯招生委員會依然會密切關注學生的高中成績單、推薦信以及其他申請材料。申請委員會會根據現有的最佳信息,靈活但客觀地做出決定。 在提交申請之前已經完成AP考試,IB考試或AICE考試的學生可以選擇在申請中提交其分數,但學校不要求當年入學的學生必須在2020年春季或夏季完成這些考試。 此外,有體育特長的學生運動員將被要求遵守常春藤聯盟的政策並提供考試成績,若學生有特殊情況無法參加標化考試,則需要提供相關證明,學校將根據情況單獨考慮。 更新時間:2020年6月12日 全文鏈接 https://news.yale.edu/2020/06/12/test-optional-policy-announced-2020-2021-undergraduate-admissions-cycle?fbclid=IwAR1K0bc_tKj-NGfKij64acG5AMRcyvARY4KOVq7Bn8vlzpA1QbQyB6SpNs0 3、布朗大學Given the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on prospective college students and their families across the globe, Brown University has temporarily suspended its standardized test requirement for prospective undergraduates. The submission of SAT or ACT scores will be optional for first-year applicants who apply for admission during the 2020-21 year.Dean of Admission Logan Powell said that with the ability to register for in-person testing significantly limited, and with no at-home SAT to be offered in Fall 2020, the temporary policy shift will assist prospective students who are contending with the implications of the pandemic during their final years of high school.Powell said that the Office of College Admission will continue to review SAT or ACT scores submitted by applicants who are able to take the tests, but that those unable to submit scores will face no disadvantage in the admission process. While tests have traditionally been one requirement for undergraduate admission, Brown considers each application holistically and individually, making admissions decisions on a case-by-case basis to build a class that is both academically talented and reflective of the diverse range of perspectives and experiences essential for a world-class learning and research community.鑒於疫情造成的持續影響,布朗大學在6月12日宣布,學校已經暫時中止對申請者的標化考試成績要求:在2020-2021年申請入學大一年級的學生可以選擇是否提交SAT或ACT分數。這項政策僅適用於2020-2021年這一招生周期。與先前兩所學校相同,布朗大學也指出,對於照常遞交成績的申請者,他們的成績將會被正常納入評定範圍,而因故無法遞交成績的申請者也不會因此受到不利影響;儘管標化成績是具有參考價值的重要指標,但學校更加註重衡量申請者的綜合能力。更新時間:2020年6月12日 全文鏈接 https://www.brown.edu/news/2020-06-12/testing 4、哥倫比亞大學 Due to ongoing standardized testing disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Columbia is adopting a one year test-optional policy for first-year applicants to Columbia College or Columbia Engineering for the fall of 2021. If students have completed testing and can submit SAT or ACT results, we encourage them to do so as we believe this information can be a valuable addition in our review process. However, testing is no longer a required component for the first-year 2020-2021 application cycle, and students who are unable or choose not to submit test scores will not be disadvantaged. We will continue to evaluate all submitted information within the holistic and contextual review process that considers individual circumstances shaping each applicants journey. The rigor of a student』s curriculum, their academic achievement, and their demonstrated intellectual curiosity will remain central to our review. For students able or who choose to submit testing, Columbias testing policies remain the same. We accept SAT and ACT scores through November test dates for Early Decision applicants and scores through January for Regular Decision applicants. We will continue to accept self-reported scores and only require official testing for enrolling students. If you were able to take an exam more than once, you will be evaluated on the highest score you received in any individual section of that test. Please note that we are aware that many students, if able to test, could only take a test once. As noted above, that context will be taken into consideration should scores be provided. Standardized testing is only one component in a highly contextualized, multi-layered holistic review. 針對疫情帶來的影響,哥倫比亞大學近日宣布,對於申請2021年秋季入學的哥倫比亞大學或哥倫比亞工程學院的一年級申請者,學校將採取test-optional政策。 當然,如果學生已經參加了考試並取得成績,學校仍然鼓勵學生提交成績,以幫助申請委員會更全面地評判申請者,評判標準將和過去相同;對於無法提交或選擇不提交成績的學生,學校也不會強求。評定申請者的指標除了考試成績外,還包括了學生的過往課程、學業成績和學生展現出的求知慾。 對於選擇在11月提前批次遞交申請的學生,以及選擇在1月常規批次遞交申請的學生,學校將分別接受學生在11月和1月的考試成績。

全文鏈接 https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/content/revised-testing-policy-2020-2021 5、賓夕法尼亞大學 In response to COVID-19, Penn will not require applicants to submit the SAT, ACT, or SAT Subject Tests for the 2020-21 application cycle. This applies to first-year and transfer applicants. Applicants who do not submit SAT, ACT, or SAT Subject Test scores will not be at a disadvantage in the admissions process. For international students attending schools where English is not the language of instruction, we continue to require testing that demonstrates English-language proficiency. Students who are able to take the SAT, ACT, and/or SAT Subject Tests and wish to report them may continue with that plan. 賓大同樣給出了類似的通知。近日,賓大宣布,學校將不會要求申請人提交2020-21申請周期的SAT,ACT或SAT科目考試成績,這一新政策適用於計劃入學大一的申請者和轉學申請者。不提交SAT,ACT或SAT科目考試成績的申請人也不會在錄取過程中受到不利影響。 對於英語非母語的國際生,賓大要求學生繼續要求進行測試以證明其英語水平。能夠參加SAT,ACT或SAT科目考試並希望提交成績的學生可以繼續他們原先的計劃。

全文鏈接https://admissions.upenn.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/what-penn-looks-for/testing 6、達特茅斯學院 Dartmouth will not require standardized test scores from students applying for undergraduate admission to the Class of 2025. Vice Provost for Enrollment Lee Coffin announced the decision today on his admissions blog, writing that Dartmouth is enacting a one-year suspension of the testing requirement due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Dartmouth College is now test-optional for the Class of 2025," writes Coffin, who is also dean of admissions and financial aid. "In normal circumstances, standardized testing offers useful statistical context for the holistic evaluation of a students academic record as well as our essential assessment of preparation for the curriculum we offer. But this moment is not normal." 6月3日,達特茅斯學院宣布,將不要求今年的申請者(2025屆)提交標化考試成績。負責招生的副教務長Lee Coffin在其博客上宣布了這一決定: 「在正常情況下,標化考試為整體評估學生的學業成績以及我們對所提供課程的準備工作起到了幫助,但目前處於非常時期。」 更新時間:6月3日 全文鏈接:https://news.dartmouth.edu/news/2020/06/vice-provost-standardized-test-scores-will-be-optional 7、普林斯頓大學As always, we are committed to a holistic review, in which we look at your whole application, not just the quantitative pieces. Our goal is to build a campus community that enriches the learning of all students. To do that, we must consider not just grades, rigor of curriculum, and testing, but also the less quantitative pieces of an application, including your essays and your recommendation letters. Please also note that 「demonstrated interest」 is not a part of our review, though we encourage you to visit our website and engage in our virtual tour to learn more about the Princeton campus.The present worldwide health crisis has meant that most high schools, colleges, and universities (Princeton included) have moved to remote learning. In some cases, schools have moved to a pass/fail grading option for this spring semester. Please know that if you decide to apply to Princeton, we will accept whatever grading format your high school used to end this school year. We also recognize that there will be fewer opportunities for students to sit for various tests this year. While our policy has long been that SAT subject tests are recommended but not required, now seems the appropriate time to reiterate that applicants who do not submit subject tests will not be disadvantaged in our process. 近日,在致2025屆申請者的信中,普林斯頓大學宣布,申請者若因故無法遞交標化考試成績,將不會在評估環節收到不利影響。 同時,學校強調,在評估申請的過程中,除了考試成績以外,課程的嚴格程度、申請文書、推薦信等一系列其他材料依然會被全面且嚴格地評判。因此,不要求遞交標化成績並不代表學校會放寬錄取要求。 全文鏈接 https://admission.princeton.edu/how-apply/standardized-testing/statement-applicants-princetons-class-2025 8、康奈爾大學 The SARS-COV-2 pandemic emergency has led to many SAT and ACT administration cancellations. Due to this extraordinary circumstance, students seeking to enroll at Cornell University beginning in August 2021 can submit their applications without including the results from ACT or SAT exams. This will be true for both the Early Decision and Regular Decision rounds of review. For those who have taken, or who can take, ACT and SAT exams. Cornell overall has not planned to adopt a test-optional admission policy permanently. As appears to be true at test-optional colleges and universities, we anticipate that many students who will have had reasonable and uninterrupted opportunities to take the ACT and/or SAT during 2020 administrations will continue to submit results, and those results will continue to demonstrate preparation for college-level work. 早在今年四月,康奈爾大學就已經宣布,由於疫情造成考試取消,對於希望在2021年8月入學的申請者,可以在提交申請材料的過程中不把ACT和SAT考試成績包括進去,這一規則適用於提前輪次和正常輪次申請的學生。 學校也表示,這一政策並非永久適用。對於已經參加或能夠參考考試的學生,學校仍然鼓勵他們遞交考試成績。 更新時間:2020年4月發佈於 2020-06-17繼續瀏覽內容知乎發現更大的世界打開Chrome繼續雨欣學姐雨欣學姐?

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截止到4月26日,3月、5月和6月的考試已經全部取消。根據CB官網的消息,如果條件允許(即不排除再次取消的可能),將會從八月開始每個月開展一次考試,包括8月29日,9月26日,10月3日,11月7日(僅提供北美考場),以及12月5日(詳見下方圖片)。這些日期均從五月起開放註冊(具體註冊日CB官方會在5月26日開始的一周內一一告知考生)。開放後,CB官方會儘可能增加考位,儘可能讓想考的同學都能報上名。另外,對符合以下要求的考生提前開放8-10月的註冊:

1)已經註冊了6月考試

2)還沒有SAT成績的2021屆高中畢業生

(圖片來源:CB官網)

對於同學們的恐慌,CB還表示,如果秋季還不能恢復,會提供在家即可參加的電子化SAT考試(類似春季的digital AP考試)。

(圖片來源:CB官網)

面對這些政策,我們可以做一些簡單的估計。

l 由於疫情導致的各種不確定性,今年ED早申請截止時間很有可能會延後。

l 將有更多學校放鬆對SAT成績的要求。

在疫情世界範圍內爆發僅僅幾周的時間裡,至少有17所大學宣布放棄強制提交SAT或ACT成績。例如凱斯西儲大學宣布2021 Fall的申請者可以選擇性提交SAT/ACT成績,哈佛大學表示沒有SAT Subject 、AP等成績也不會對錄取結果造成影響,MIT不再要求提交SAT Subject成績等等。在大趨勢下,相信會有更多學校放鬆對提交SAT成績的要求。

那麼想要趕今年ED的同學們應該怎麼做呢?

1. 搶8月考位

目前來看8月是最早的一場考試,5月開放註冊, 上半年場次接連取消,搶考位的激烈程度可想而知。符合早開放的同學(見上文)要把握機會。趕ED1的同學要爭取在11月有一個可以申請的SAT成績。

2. 提前準備文書等材料

特殊情況下,可以將一般考試後才進行的文書撰寫工作挪到前面來,下半年才能有足夠精力考標化成績以及處理各種申請中瑣碎的事情。另外,從目前越來越多學校採取test-optional(選擇性考試)的趨勢來看,文書的重要性又上升到了一個新的高度。建議現在就開始著手推薦信的準備和簡歷的創作,爭取暑假前完成申請系統中的文書。做到完事具備,只欠SAT。

2. 放平心態

考試多次取消,一些在三月份就做好考試準備的同學,恐怕已經心態瀕臨崩潰,提前陷入失學的恐慌。但根據前文的分析,其實不管是CB官方還是美國各大學校,都會把今年的特殊情況納入考慮,大家只需放平心態,儘力備考即可。

3. 耐心備考

同學們需要保證自己的練習量,維持住自己的考試狀態,隨時做好考試的準備。雖然前文提到的許多學校,包括凱斯西儲大學,哈佛大學,UC體系等,相繼將SAT改為test-option(選擇性考試),但對於想要進top名校的同學們來說,還是不能大意,即使權重略有下降,SAT分數仍然是一個不可無視的錄取因素。也正好趁著疫情,安安心心踏踏實實的備考。

4. GPA不放鬆

在家上網課沒有了到校上課的緊迫感,但同學們不能放鬆,GPA在申請中所佔比重還是相當大的。

5. 趁有時間多做活動,

疫情影響下,大部分活動需要選擇暫停或線上進行。大家要做的是盡量保證活動還能繼續進行。雖然困難重重,但解決困難的過程恰好是能力和毅力的體現。也選擇線上科研取代實地活動,意義不大的暑校不妨以個性化、專業化的活動來代替。

參考資料:

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat


很顯然,對於由於疫情而導致的SAT考試頻繁取消的問題,美國大學也是有認知的,因此,今年秋季申請時,應該會有比以往更多的學校選擇豁免 SAT (但 SAT 不會全面消失):

重磅!哈佛耶魯等八所?常春藤全部官宣,今年本科申請可以不交 SAT!

受今年疫情影響,托福、SAT 等標化考試被頻繁取消,不少學生報名並參加標化考試的計劃被嚴重打亂。

為了減輕疫情等不可抗力對學生正常申請產生的阻礙和給學生們帶來的焦慮,近期,包括哈佛(今天清晨剛剛發出通告)、耶魯等 8 所常春藤院校在內的美國高校紛紛發布通知,宣布2020-2021學年,即 2025 屆將採取 test-optional 政策,允許學生在不提交標化成績的情況下申請入學。 當然,這一政策的宣布並不代表各大高校會因此降低錄取門檻:申請者依然需要照常提交其他申請材料,並且,由於缺少了標化成績這一考核標準,對於申請者而言,必然需要在其他材料上更多地下功夫,來證明自己的實力和錄取資格。 因此,如果能夠正常參加考試,我們還是建議申請者提交其標化考試成績,這也有助於學校全方位地了解申請者的實力,並在此基礎上作出更加客觀的判斷。同時,今年的突發情況也為接下來幾年準備申請的同學敲響了警鐘:申請過程中標化考試的準備宜早不宜遲。 我們來看看這些高校都公布了哪些具體政策。 1、 哈佛大學 Harvard College will allow students to apply for admission to the Class of 2025 without requiring standardized test scores. We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has created insurmountable challenges in scheduling tests for all students, particularly those from modest economic backgrounds, and we believe this temporary change addresses these challenges. Consistent with Harvard』s whole-person admissions process, standardized tests are only one factor among many. Accomplishments in and out of the classroom during the high school years – including community involvement, employment, and help given to students』 families are considered as part of our process. However, students who find themselves limited in the activities they can pursue due to the current coronavirus outbreak will not be disadvantaged as a result, nor will students who are only able to present pass/fail grades or other similar marks on their transcripts this spring. 哈佛大學指出,COVID-19大流行給所有申請者,尤其是那些經濟條件不佳的學生在準備考試時帶來了難以克服的挑戰。為了減輕疫情給學生申請帶來不小障礙,學校在6月15日宣布,將允許學生在不提交標化考試成績的情況下申請入讀2025屆。 當然,哈佛也強調,標化考試成績只是學校在評審學生錄取資格時的眾多考量因素之一。學生在高中階段取得的課內成績及課外成就,包括社區活動在內的多個類目都將被作為評定學生的標準。不過,哈佛也會考慮到當前疫情爆發對學生參加課外活動帶來的不利影響,客觀、靈活地評估學生的申請。

不提交標化考試成績將不會影響學生的申請進程。學校將根據學生提供的已有的申請材料來對作出評估;同時,學校也鼓勵學生們提供任何可以展現他們在中學階段成就以及證明他們未來潛力的其他材料。 哈佛大學還強調,提前輪申請(截止日期為11月1日)和在正常批次申請(截止日期為次年1月1日)的學生不會面臨區別對待,在錄取標準同樣的情況下,學校建議學生無需過度緊張,按照自己正常節奏提交申請即可。此外,由於疫情影響,在必要情況下,學校也會適當延長申請的截止日期,並且接受在截止日期之後獲得的標化考試成績。 對於參加標化考試機會可能更少的國際學生,學校還是希望學生能夠提供相關考試的預期或實際結果。另外,學校的助學金計劃並不會因為疫情和經濟低迷而被取消,學生仍會正常獲得與原先一樣的助學金。 更新時間:2020年6月15日 全文鏈接 https://college.harvard.edu/about/news-announcements/admissions-application-considerations-class-2025?fbclid=IwAR3mR11b3jh7sUyvxVMtSgfw0oJxREKOSalFHeQ62bjfZxFUCDD0XMLAwf 2、耶魯大學 In response to the widespread disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Yale Office of Undergraduate Admissions will temporarily suspend its requirement that first-year applicants submit results from the ACT or SAT.The change will be in effect during the 2020-2021 admissions cycle for applicants to the Class of 2025. Applicants who are unable to complete an exam or who choose not to report exam scores will not be disadvantaged in the selection process. As announced previously, SAT Subject Tests will not be considered during the 2020-2021 admissions cycle. This one-year policy change reflects the extraordinary circumstances that students, families, and educators are currently facing. This policy applies only to students graduating from secondary school in the 2020-2021 academic year. Transfer applicants and students who intend to apply for admission to enroll in fall 2022 or later should plan to complete the ACT or SAT by the appropriate deadlines.The Office of Undergraduate Admissions remains committed to a whole-person review process that relies on experienced application readers and a committee of admissions officers, faculty, and deans to consider every applicant』s unique context and circumstances. This commitment extends to Yale』s evaluation of a student』s test scores, when available. For applicants who choose to send scores, the Admissions Committee will continue to view the scores within the context of the student』s entire file; to focus on the highest individual section scores for students who have completed the exam more than once; to accept self-reported scores for the purposes of evaluation; and to take context into account if a student has had limited or no opportunities to complete an exam.6月12日,耶魯大學本科招生委員會宣布,將暫時中止對第一年申請者提交ACT或SAT成績的要求。同時學校也註明,該政策變化僅對2020-2021學年申請季(即2025屆)的學生有效:因為疫情無法完成標化考試或選擇不提交標化考試成績的申請者將不會受到影響。同時,2020-2021學年申請季的錄取也不會考慮SAT的科目考試。 這項政策不適用於計劃在2022年秋季學期或者之後入學的申請者——之後申請入學的學生仍需在適當的截止日期之前完成ACT或SAT考試。此外,耶魯大學也強調,對於那些選擇提交考試分數的學生,招生委員會仍然會將他們的成績納入評定範圍中。

另外,無論申請者是否提交標化考試成績,在評判申請者的過程中,耶魯招生委員會依然會密切關注學生的高中成績單、推薦信以及其他申請材料。申請委員會會根據現有的最佳信息,靈活但客觀地做出決定。 在提交申請之前已經完成AP考試,IB考試或AICE考試的學生可以選擇在申請中提交其分數,但學校不要求當年入學的學生必須在2020年春季或夏季完成這些考試。 此外,有體育特長的學生運動員將被要求遵守常春藤聯盟的政策並提供考試成績,若學生有特殊情況無法參加標化考試,則需要提供相關證明,學校將根據情況單獨考慮。 更新時間:2020年6月12日 全文鏈接 https://news.yale.edu/2020/06/12/test-optional-policy-announced-2020-2021-undergraduate-admissions-cycle?fbclid=IwAR1K0bc_tKj-NGfKij64acG5AMRcyvARY4KOVq7Bn8vlzpA1QbQyB6SpNs0 3、布朗大學Given the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on prospective college students and their families across the globe, Brown University has temporarily suspended its standardized test requirement for prospective undergraduates. The submission of SAT or ACT scores will be optional for first-year applicants who apply for admission during the 2020-21 year.Dean of Admission Logan Powell said that with the ability to register for in-person testing significantly limited, and with no at-home SAT to be offered in Fall 2020, the temporary policy shift will assist prospective students who are contending with the implications of the pandemic during their final years of high school.Powell said that the Office of College Admission will continue to review SAT or ACT scores submitted by applicants who are able to take the tests, but that those unable to submit scores will face no disadvantage in the admission process. While tests have traditionally been one requirement for undergraduate admission, Brown considers each application holistically and individually, making admissions decisions on a case-by-case basis to build a class that is both academically talented and reflective of the diverse range of perspectives and experiences essential for a world-class learning and research community.鑒於疫情造成的持續影響,布朗大學在6月12日宣布,學校已經暫時中止對申請者的標化考試成績要求:在2020-2021年申請入學大一年級的學生可以選擇是否提交SAT或ACT分數。這項政策僅適用於2020-2021年這一招生周期。與先前兩所學校相同,布朗大學也指出,對於照常遞交成績的申請者,他們的成績將會被正常納入評定範圍,而因故無法遞交成績的申請者也不會因此受到不利影響;儘管標化成績是具有參考價值的重要指標,但學校更加註重衡量申請者的綜合能力。更新時間:2020年6月12日 全文鏈接 https://www.brown.edu/news/2020-06-12/testing 4、哥倫比亞大學 Due to ongoing standardized testing disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Columbia is adopting a one year test-optional policy for first-year applicants to Columbia College or Columbia Engineering for the fall of 2021. If students have completed testing and can submit SAT or ACT results, we encourage them to do so as we believe this information can be a valuable addition in our review process. However, testing is no longer a required component for the first-year 2020-2021 application cycle, and students who are unable or choose not to submit test scores will not be disadvantaged. We will continue to evaluate all submitted information within the holistic and contextual review process that considers individual circumstances shaping each applicants journey. The rigor of a student』s curriculum, their academic achievement, and their demonstrated intellectual curiosity will remain central to our review. For students able or who choose to submit testing, Columbias testing policies remain the same. We accept SAT and ACT scores through November test dates for Early Decision applicants and scores through January for Regular Decision applicants. We will continue to accept self-reported scores and only require official testing for enrolling students. If you were able to take an exam more than once, you will be evaluated on the highest score you received in any individual section of that test. Please note that we are aware that many students, if able to test, could only take a test once. As noted above, that context will be taken into consideration should scores be provided. Standardized testing is only one component in a highly contextualized, multi-layered holistic review. 針對疫情帶來的影響,哥倫比亞大學近日宣布,對於申請2021年秋季入學的哥倫比亞大學或哥倫比亞工程學院的一年級申請者,學校將採取test-optional政策。 當然,如果學生已經參加了考試並取得成績,學校仍然鼓勵學生提交成績,以幫助申請委員會更全面地評判申請者,評判標準將和過去相同;對於無法提交或選擇不提交成績的學生,學校也不會強求。評定申請者的指標除了考試成績外,還包括了學生的過往課程、學業成績和學生展現出的求知慾。 對於選擇在11月提前批次遞交申請的學生,以及選擇在1月常規批次遞交申請的學生,學校將分別接受學生在11月和1月的考試成績。

全文鏈接 https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/content/revised-testing-policy-2020-2021 5、賓夕法尼亞大學 In response to COVID-19, Penn will not require applicants to submit the SAT, ACT, or SAT Subject Tests for the 2020-21 application cycle. This applies to first-year and transfer applicants. Applicants who do not submit SAT, ACT, or SAT Subject Test scores will not be at a disadvantage in the admissions process. For international students attending schools where English is not the language of instruction, we continue to require testing that demonstrates English-language proficiency. Students who are able to take the SAT, ACT, and/or SAT Subject Tests and wish to report them may continue with that plan. 賓大同樣給出了類似的通知。近日,賓大宣布,學校將不會要求申請人提交2020-21申請周期的SAT,ACT或SAT科目考試成績,這一新政策適用於計劃入學大一的申請者和轉學申請者。不提交SAT,ACT或SAT科目考試成績的申請人也不會在錄取過程中受到不利影響。 對於英語非母語的國際生,賓大要求學生繼續要求進行測試以證明其英語水平。能夠參加SAT,ACT或SAT科目考試並希望提交成績的學生可以繼續他們原先的計劃。

全文鏈接https://admissions.upenn.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/what-penn-looks-for/testing 6、達特茅斯學院 Dartmouth will not require standardized test scores from students applying for undergraduate admission to the Class of 2025. Vice Provost for Enrollment Lee Coffin announced the decision today on his admissions blog, writing that Dartmouth is enacting a one-year suspension of the testing requirement due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Dartmouth College is now test-optional for the Class of 2025," writes Coffin, who is also dean of admissions and financial aid. "In normal circumstances, standardized testing offers useful statistical context for the holistic evaluation of a students academic record as well as our essential assessment of preparation for the curriculum we offer. But this moment is not normal." 6月3日,達特茅斯學院宣布,將不要求今年的申請者(2025屆)提交標化考試成績。負責招生的副教務長Lee Coffin在其博客上宣布了這一決定: 「在正常情況下,標化考試為整體評估學生的學業成績以及我們對所提供課程的準備工作起到了幫助,但目前處於非常時期。」 更新時間:6月3日 全文鏈接:https://news.dartmouth.edu/news/2020/06/vice-provost-standardized-test-scores-will-be-optional 7、普林斯頓大學As always, we are committed to a holistic review, in which we look at your whole application, not just the quantitative pieces. Our goal is to build a campus community that enriches the learning of all students. To do that, we must consider not just grades, rigor of curriculum, and testing, but also the less quantitative pieces of an application, including your essays and your recommendation letters. Please also note that 「demonstrated interest」 is not a part of our review, though we encourage you to visit our website and engage in our virtual tour to learn more about the Princeton campus.The present worldwide health crisis has meant that most high schools, colleges, and universities (Princeton included) have moved to remote learning. In some cases, schools have moved to a pass/fail grading option for this spring semester. Please know that if you decide to apply to Princeton, we will accept whatever grading format your high school used to end this school year. We also recognize that there will be fewer opportunities for students to sit for various tests this year. While our policy has long been that SAT subject tests are recommended but not required, now seems the appropriate time to reiterate that applicants who do not submit subject tests will not be disadvantaged in our process. 近日,在致2025屆申請者的信中,普林斯頓大學宣布,申請者若因故無法遞交標化考試成績,將不會在評估環節收到不利影響。 同時,學校強調,在評估申請的過程中,除了考試成績以外,課程的嚴格程度、申請文書、推薦信等一系列其他材料依然會被全面且嚴格地評判。因此,不要求遞交標化成績並不代表學校會放寬錄取要求。 全文鏈接 https://admission.princeton.edu/how-apply/standardized-testing/statement-applicants-princetons-class-2025 8、康奈爾大學 The SARS-COV-2 pandemic emergency has led to many SAT and ACT administration cancellations. Due to this extraordinary circumstance, students seeking to enroll at Cornell University beginning in August 2021 can submit their applications without including the results from ACT or SAT exams. This will be true for both the Early Decision and Regular Decision rounds of review. For those who have taken, or who can take, ACT and SAT exams. Cornell overall has not planned to adopt a test-optional admission policy permanently. As appears to be true at test-optional colleges and universities, we anticipate that many students who will have had reasonable and uninterrupted opportunities to take the ACT and/or SAT during 2020 administrations will continue to submit results, and those results will continue to demonstrate preparation for college-level work. 早在今年四月,康奈爾大學就已經宣布,由於疫情造成考試取消,對於希望在2021年8月入學的申請者,可以在提交申請材料的過程中不把ACT和SAT考試成績包括進去,這一規則適用於提前輪次和正常輪次申請的學生。 學校也表示,這一政策並非永久適用。對於已經參加或能夠參考考試的學生,學校仍然鼓勵他們遞交考試成績。 更新時間:2020年4月發佈於 2020-06-17繼續瀏覽內容知乎發現更大的世界打開Chrome繼續雨欣學姐雨欣學姐?

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截止到4月26日,3月、5月和6月的考試已經全部取消。根據CB官網的消息,如果條件允許(即不排除再次取消的可能),將會從八月開始每個月開展一次考試,包括8月29日,9月26日,10月3日,11月7日(僅提供北美考場),以及12月5日(詳見下方圖片)。這些日期均從五月起開放註冊(具體註冊日CB官方會在5月26日開始的一周內一一告知考生)。開放後,CB官方會儘可能增加考位,儘可能讓想考的同學都能報上名。另外,對符合以下要求的考生提前開放8-10月的註冊:

1)已經註冊了6月考試

2)還沒有SAT成績的2021屆高中畢業生

(圖片來源:CB官網)

對於同學們的恐慌,CB還表示,如果秋季還不能恢復,會提供在家即可參加的電子化SAT考試(類似春季的digital AP考試)。

(圖片來源:CB官網)

面對這些政策,我們可以做一些簡單的估計。

l 由於疫情導致的各種不確定性,今年ED早申請截止時間很有可能會延後。

l 將有更多學校放鬆對SAT成績的要求。

在疫情世界範圍內爆發僅僅幾周的時間裡,至少有17所大學宣布放棄強制提交SAT或ACT成績。例如凱斯西儲大學宣布2021 Fall的申請者可以選擇性提交SAT/ACT成績,哈佛大學表示沒有SAT Subject 、AP等成績也不會對錄取結果造成影響,MIT不再要求提交SAT Subject成績等等。在大趨勢下,相信會有更多學校放鬆對提交SAT成績的要求。

那麼想要趕今年ED的同學們應該怎麼做呢?

1. 搶8月考位

目前來看8月是最早的一場考試,5月開放註冊, 上半年場次接連取消,搶考位的激烈程度可想而知。符合早開放的同學(見上文)要把握機會。趕ED1的同學要爭取在11月有一個可以申請的SAT成績。

2. 提前準備文書等材料

特殊情況下,可以將一般考試後才進行的文書撰寫工作挪到前面來,下半年才能有足夠精力考標化成績以及處理各種申請中瑣碎的事情。另外,從目前越來越多學校採取test-optional(選擇性考試)的趨勢來看,文書的重要性又上升到了一個新的高度。建議現在就開始著手推薦信的準備和簡歷的創作,爭取暑假前完成申請系統中的文書。做到完事具備,只欠SAT。

2. 放平心態

考試多次取消,一些在三月份就做好考試準備的同學,恐怕已經心態瀕臨崩潰,提前陷入失學的恐慌。但根據前文的分析,其實不管是CB官方還是美國各大學校,都會把今年的特殊情況納入考慮,大家只需放平心態,儘力備考即可。

3. 耐心備考

同學們需要保證自己的練習量,維持住自己的考試狀態,隨時做好考試的準備。雖然前文提到的許多學校,包括凱斯西儲大學,哈佛大學,UC體系等,相繼將SAT改為test-option(選擇性考試),但對於想要進top名校的同學們來說,還是不能大意,即使權重略有下降,SAT分數仍然是一個不可無視的錄取因素。也正好趁著疫情,安安心心踏踏實實的備考。

4. GPA不放鬆

在家上網課沒有了到校上課的緊迫感,但同學們不能放鬆,GPA在申請中所佔比重還是相當大的。

5. 趁有時間多做活動,

疫情影響下,大部分活動需要選擇暫停或線上進行。大家要做的是盡量保證活動還能繼續進行。雖然困難重重,但解決困難的過程恰好是能力和毅力的體現。也選擇線上科研取代實地活動,意義不大的暑校不妨以個性化、專業化的活動來代替。

參考資料:

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat


截止到4月26日,3月、5月和6月的考試已經全部取消。根據CB官網的消息,如果條件允許(即不排除再次取消的可能),將會從八月開始每個月開展一次考試,包括8月29日,9月26日,10月3日,11月7日(僅提供北美考場),以及12月5日(詳見下方圖片)。這些日期均從五月起開放註冊(具體註冊日CB官方會在5月26日開始的一周內一一告知考生)。開放後,CB官方會儘可能增加考位,儘可能讓想考的同學都能報上名。另外,對符合以下要求的考生提前開放8-10月的註冊:

1)已經註冊了6月考試

2)還沒有SAT成績的2021屆高中畢業生

(圖片來源:CB官網)

對於同學們的恐慌,CB還表示,如果秋季還不能恢復,會提供在家即可參加的電子化SAT考試(類似春季的digital AP考試)。

(圖片來源:CB官網)

面對這些政策,我們可以做一些簡單的估計。

l 由於疫情導致的各種不確定性,今年ED早申請截止時間很有可能會延後。

l 將有更多學校放鬆對SAT成績的要求。

在疫情世界範圍內爆發僅僅幾周的時間裡,至少有17所大學宣布放棄強制提交SAT或ACT成績。例如凱斯西儲大學宣布2021 Fall的申請者可以選擇性提交SAT/ACT成績,哈佛大學表示沒有SAT Subject 、AP等成績也不會對錄取結果造成影響,MIT不再要求提交SAT Subject成績等等。在大趨勢下,相信會有更多學校放鬆對提交SAT成績的要求。

那麼想要趕今年ED的同學們應該怎麼做呢?

1. 搶8月考位

目前來看8月是最早的一場考試,5月開放註冊, 上半年場次接連取消,搶考位的激烈程度可想而知。符合早開放的同學(見上文)要把握機會。趕ED1的同學要爭取在11月有一個可以申請的SAT成績。

2. 提前準備文書等材料

特殊情況下,可以將一般考試後才進行的文書撰寫工作挪到前面來,下半年才能有足夠精力考標化成績以及處理各種申請中瑣碎的事情。另外,從目前越來越多學校採取test-optional(選擇性考試)的趨勢來看,文書的重要性又上升到了一個新的高度。建議現在就開始著手推薦信的準備和簡歷的創作,爭取暑假前完成申請系統中的文書。做到完事具備,只欠SAT。

2. 放平心態

考試多次取消,一些在三月份就做好考試準備的同學,恐怕已經心態瀕臨崩潰,提前陷入失學的恐慌。但根據前文的分析,其實不管是CB官方還是美國各大學校,都會把今年的特殊情況納入考慮,大家只需放平心態,儘力備考即可。

3. 耐心備考

同學們需要保證自己的練習量,維持住自己的考試狀態,隨時做好考試的準備。雖然前文提到的許多學校,包括凱斯西儲大學,哈佛大學,UC體系等,相繼將SAT改為test-option(選擇性考試),但對於想要進top名校的同學們來說,還是不能大意,即使權重略有下降,SAT分數仍然是一個不可無視的錄取因素。也正好趁著疫情,安安心心踏踏實實的備考。

4. GPA不放鬆

在家上網課沒有了到校上課的緊迫感,但同學們不能放鬆,GPA在申請中所佔比重還是相當大的。

5. 趁有時間多做活動,

疫情影響下,大部分活動需要選擇暫停或線上進行。大家要做的是盡量保證活動還能繼續進行。雖然困難重重,但解決困難的過程恰好是能力和毅力的體現。也選擇線上科研取代實地活動,意義不大的暑校不妨以個性化、專業化的活動來代替。

參考資料:

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat


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