Students can either submit the test score they liked, or choose not to submit it if they don’t like their final score. This new system for many schools, including the University of California, University of Chicago, New York University, and Boston University, takes the pressure off of some students when applying for college.
“More flexibility takes the stress off of cramming to study for the ACT/SAT,” said Tessa Howe, junior.
However, transcripts are still important to college advisors.
“Students will have to work just as hard on the daily because the transcript is a big thing that schools look at. The transcript has always been the thing they put the most weight on,” Drown said.
Although college advisors have become more lenient with certain requirements, there are disadvantages that come with applying to college during the pandemic. These include senior year expectations and challenges for athletes.
“I think colleges are looking too much into what you’re involved in senior year. There’s not much available right now,” said Ava Ohea, senior.