Harvard and Caltech are reintroducing SAT and ACT scores for admissions, joining a shift already underway at other elite US universities. Dartmouth, Yale, and Brown are also leaning back toward standardized testing to better spot talent from varied backgrounds. MIT reinstated tests after findings tied to Raj Chetty, despite criticism that test use could advantage wealthier applicants.
The College Board has published SAT registration deadlines for spring 2025 and released exam dates spanning fall 2025 through spring 2026. It also highlights free official practice resources available globally via Khan Academy and the Bluebook Testing App. The update comes alongside plans to broaden test-center access and expand digital testing options.
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As elite colleges reintroduce standardized testing, families are scrambling to boost SAT scores, driving demand for high-priced tutors that can reportedly reach $500 an hour. IvyWise’s CEO says more parents now view the SAT as essential for admissions. Kaplan also reports rising enrollments, linking the surge to the shift to digital SAT formats and the return of required tests at some universities.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration directive requiring universities to submit admissions data next week to show they are not using race. Seventeen Democratic state attorneys filed a lawsuit, prompting the halt. The court also extended the submission deadline to March 25, giving time to review the legal challenge.
Even as hiring sentiment stays shaky, several top non-engineering colleges in India report a strong placement season for the Class of 2026. Institutions such as St Stephen’s College, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Loyola College, Christ University and St Xavier’s College say offers increased and salary packages rose, signaling demand for talent despite broader job-market worries.
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