What do climate change and college admissions have in common? Intelligence, according to Prof. Robert Sternberg. At a Tuesday evening lecture, the human development professor argued that flawed ...

Prospective undergraduate students for the fall 2026 semester will be required to submit standardized test scores as a part of their application to the University of Miami for the first time since ...

Standardized testing continues to be a critical component in U.S. education and college admissions. This stands true even as formats evolve and new technologies reshape the academic experience. This ...

Earlier this month, President Trump signed a memorandum requiring increased transparency in higher education admissions. The purpose of the order is to ensure that universities are admitting students ...

For decades, studies and societal narratives have suggested that women score lower on standardized intelligence tests, are less competitive, and are less financially literate than men. But are these ...

The standardized tests used for college admissions—tests like the SAT, ACT, LSAT, and GMAT—are some of the most reliable measurement instruments available. They reflect an enormous investment of ...

This article is featured in the 2025 Winter Carnival Special Issue. On Dec. 13, 2024, the College offered admission to the earliest accepted members of the Class of 2029 — the first class to apply to ...

Discover the hidden power and racial biases of standardized testing. Learn how it perpetuates inequality and harms Black ...

The worst days of school are the days you go in knowing a standardized test is awaiting your arrival. You walk into class after getting a horrible night’s rest and accept your fate of staring at this ...