For Some Students and Schools, SATs and ACTs Are Optional

Since the mid-1900s, the SAT and ACT have been staples for many high school students’ college applications and two of the exams most accepted by a majority of schools as proof of classroom capabilities. However, data shows that the number of colleges requiring standardized testing from students is steadily dropping.

Economic Recovery Leads to Drop in Adult College Enrollment

Adult college enrollment peaked at the start of the 2008 recession, but has slowed due to the recent economic recovery.