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Why Standardized Tests Matter Beyond College Admissions © (Getty Images) Teenage Students Sitting Examination With Teacher Invigilating The novel coronavirus pandemic has prompted notable changes to standardized testing for college admissions. This year, hundreds of colleges made the submission of exam scores optional, whereas others have decided to phase out the ACT or SAT testing requirement altogether within the next few years. In 2021, SAT and ACT exam centers may extend fewer test dates, which could mean a more competitive registration process. Furthermore, the ACT is planning to off...

Inaugural Fast Start students join Purdue in fall 2021 Note to journalists: Photos of the Wards and Herrell, and a Fast Start image are available on Google Drive. Sydney (left) and Jenelle Ward are getting a jump start on college through the innovative Fast Start program, which allows them to take courses for college credit and gain assured admittance into Purdue. Sydney will study biology, while Jenelle is enrolled in exploratory studies at Purdue for fall 2021. (Purdue University photo/submitted) WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - High school seniors William Herrell and identical twins Jenelle and Syd...

Deadline nears for tuition-free college applications Two weeks remain to join essential workers applying for tuition-free college From Staff Reports FacebookTwitterEmail Frontline workers are encouraged to take the next step in their educational journey and apply for free college tuition towards an associate degree or  certificate at community college by Dec. 31. (Courtesy Photo) LANSING – With the Futures for Frontliners application deadline approaching, frontline workers are encouraged to take the next step in their educational journey and apply for free college tuition towards an assoc...

Two weeks remain to join more than 100,000 essential workers applying for tuition-free college Two weeks remain to join more than 100,000 essential workers applying for tuition-free college FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Two weeks remain to join more than 100,000 essential workers applying for tuition-free college   Futures for Frontliners application deadline is Dec. 31, state touts new regional career data and numerous opportunities for free education leading to high-demand, high-wage careers     LANSING, Mich. – With the Futures for Frontliners application deadline approaching, fro...

​Earn College Credit For What You Already Know At Rhode Island College, it is possible to earn college credit for what you already know. This is referred to as prior learning assessment, or PLA. There are multiple methods right now by which you can earn college credit for learning gained beyond the traditional classroom from tests, training, experience, etc. Current PLA options are described here and we are in the process of developing additional opportunities. Note: You must be enrolled at Rhode Island College as an undergraduate degree student for any PLA credits to be posted. Credit may ...