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Students in this upcoming admissions cycle will not be required to report their test scores; this has opened doors for many students who worried that this would ultimately be the barrier to their success.

Test-Optional is the equitable choice

Ruby Topalian, Print Opinion Editor
October 20, 2021
Many WJ seniors will be attending the University of Maryland in the Fall and will be impacted heavily by the vaccine requirements.

MD university system requiring covid vaccinations

Aya Hesham, Online Editor-in-Chief
June 15, 2021
As the college application season continues, Cincinnati hopes to capitalize on a stellar football season. The Bearcats have yet to lose a game and are squarely in the College Football Playoff conversation.

College sports culture

Alan Gahart, Staff Writer
November 12, 2020
Test-optional should be a moment, not a movement

Test-optional should be a moment, not a movement

Collin Okim, Business Manager
October 6, 2020
Sierra-Cabrera looks at Pennsylvania State Universitys test-optional policy in hopes to receive a holistic admissions review. Penn State is one of many universities in the U.S. with this policy.

Covid-19 pushes colleges to go test-optional

Emily Speranza, Online Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2020
WJ class of 2020 alumni Atticus Goodenow takes notes for his online class from home. This is Goodenows first year at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and he opted to take classes from home because of COVID-19.

College in the time of corona

Cora Flynn, Staff Writer
September 30, 2020
Senior Alex Finch stands outside of the SAT testing center in Durham, North Carolina. After observing the socially-distanced lines, face-covering masks, and diligent temperature checks, Finch described the setting as dystopian

In chasing a high score, students score high in gas mileage

Nyomi Fox, Print Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2020
SAT 2020: a tale of cancellations, suitcases and hotels

SAT 2020: a tale of cancellations, suitcases and hotels

Einav Tsach, Online Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2020
Affluence shouldnt influence test prep

Affluence shouldn’t influence test prep

Einav Tsach, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
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