"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence."   John Adams, December, 1770


Bryn Mawr’s new testing policy for 2010
Students wishing to enroll at Bryn Mawr for the fall 2010 semester will now be able to submit results from

The SAT Reasoning Test and a combination of two different SAT Subject Tests and/or two AP tests or

The ACT or

A combination of three SAT Subject Tests and/or AP tests in the following areas:
      · English, history or languages and
      · Math or science and
      · One subject of the student’s choice but in a subject different from the other two
        (only one non-English language may be submitted)


Colby College Revises Test Requirements
Colby College in Waterville, Maine announced that it has revised its admissions exam requirements so that applicants do not have to submit results from the SAT I or ACT if they provide scores from three SAT II Subject Tests.


Changes at Sewanee
The University of the South, popularly known as Sewanee, announced that applicants may substitute a graded paper and interview for the SAT/ACT. They are in the process of developing a rigorous evaluative interview. The interview will be administered by admissions representatives or trained Sewanee alumni.

In the CPS ARCHIVES:

Winter 2009 Newsletter
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Winter 2008 Newsletter
Fall 2007 Newsletter
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October 2006 Newsletter
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May 2006 Newsletter
April 2006 Newsletter
March 2006 Newsletter
February 2006 Newsletter
January 2006 Newsletter
November 2005 Newsletter
October 2005 Newsletter
September 2005 Newsletter
August 2005 Newsletter
July 2005 Newsletter
June 2005 Newsletter

Given the nature of the admissions process and the selectivity of many educational institutions, we cannot guarantee admission to any institution.