What Happens if the June SAT and ACT are Cancelled?

There’s a lot of uncertainty for high school juniors right now. Will they go back to school before the end of the year? When will they get to take the SAT/ACT? When will they be able to visit colleges?

Our hope is that things get back to normal sooner than expected, the June SAT and ACT proceed as planned, and students maybe even get to finish their junior year in school.

But it’s important to prepare for all possibilities. And one possibility is that the pandemic continues through the spring and into the summer, leading to the cancellation of the remainder of the school year, all extracurricular activities, and the June SAT and ACT.

Instead of stressing about uncertainty, juniors should focus on what is certain: The Class of 2021 will need to apply to colleges. Colleges will need ways to distinguish between applicants.

Grades, activities, and test scores are three of the most critical components of the college application. If colleges are going to rely less on grades, activities, and test scores to evaluate applicants, then what will they rely more on?

Essays.

Essays are the one opportunity students have to tell their story, to let colleges know who they are as a person and why they’ll be a valuable presence in the campus community.

For years, we’ve been helping students craft and refine authentic, powerful essays. Almost all colleges require the 650-word personal statement, which can be written on any topic. While college-specific supplemental essays are often not released until August, the personal statement is something students can begin working on at any time. Find out more about how we help students with essays and the college admissions process.