Dear Students,
For many of you, the pressure to achieve a certain SAT or ACT score and the perceived correlation with selectivity make standardized testing one of the most stressful components of the college application process. It is important to keep standardized tests in perspective: They are only one of several factors used in the evaluation of students and, in most cases, far less important than the transcript of grades from 9th–12th Grade. By the middle of senior year, most ECFS students will have SAT or ACT scores commensurate with their grades and ability, so their scores will neither enhance nor detract from their application. As research has consistently proven that standardized testing perpetuates inequity and bias across various socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic groups, many colleges and universities have de-emphasized — or altogether eliminated — the use of test scores in the application process. Again, in almost all cases, admissions decisions depend more heavily on the transcript because it provides more concrete and revealing information.
I hope these pages serve as an informative guide as you begin to look at standardized testing. It is our goal to help dispel some myths regarding how standardized testing is used and emphasize the importance of character, consistent academic performance, and commitment to community. Thank you for taking the time to read.
Sincerely,
Akosua A. Yeboah
Director of College Counseling
Testing Center Contact Information: Adaury Rodriguez
ECFS Testing Coordinator: Raquel Maldonado
ECFS CEEB Code: 333 628
Most Recent Workshop:
Navigating College Admission Tests
Tuesday 4/29 at 6:00pm
Target Audience: Form III, IV, V Parents & Guardians – Classes of 2026, 2027, 2028
Recording & Resources HERE