@CaliDad posted:IMHO, the ACT or SAT score will be more important than ever this year. I know some colleges are going test neutral. But, let's be honest... colleges are going to scrutinize a lot more going forward. Everyone is crunch for money and they will want to make sure they are getting their time and monies worth when making decisions. Even the coaches will be tighter with any recruiting money and if a kid looks like he can get academic money or an academic scholarship, that coach might be more apt to take a chance on him.
Will be interesting to see it unfold. Certainly a case to be made that those who got the testing in early and did well are a safer bet and should be acknowledged/rewarded for being the kind of student that gets out in front of things. On the other hand, perhaps not having the tests as a barrier when there are already enough challenges to recruiting may be helpful to coaches.