ETS has acquired ACT, merging the two dominant standardized testing companies and reshaping the landscape of college admissions. Meanwhile, UC faculty are pushing to reinstate SAT/ACT requirements for STEM applicants, and Florida reports improved reading and math scores on state assessments.
·ETS completes acquisition of ACT, consolidating control of major college entrance exams
·UC Berkeley faculty petition to restore standardized test requirements for STEM program entry
·Florida's reading and math scores show gains, though experts urge caution on interpretation
·Merger signals potential shifts in how colleges evaluate and weight test performance
drawn from The Washington Post, Higher Ed Dive, Orlando Sentinel, U.S. News & World Report · updated 21h ago