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While Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) has decided to administer CAASPP and CAST tests to juniors and seniors, it was also revealed that parents have the ability to opt their student out of these tests.

Foothill Tech juniors and seniors have the option to opt-out of state testing

Nicole Stidham, Reporter
May 12, 2021
The College Board is bringing about a shift in the world of the SAT-takers by eliminating the optional essay in order to decrease the stress of all college-bound students, which is consequently adjusting how certain universities weigh applicants SAT scores in their admissions decision, or whether they are even considered at all.

SAT update: Big changes happening to the standardized test

Caroline Hubner and Emma Ippolito
April 22, 2021
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, college admissions are changing the way they look at applicants, putting more emphasis on demonstrations of leadership and passion rather than scores that they achieve on standardized testing.

OPINION: COVID-19 brings on the long overdue end to standardized tests

Sean Quinn, Writer
September 14, 2020
Taking the SAT can be a scary venture, but with some advice, some stress can be alleviated.

What you need to know before taking the SAT

Rebekah Yahner, Writer
January 14, 2020
Students lives are overrun with homework that is essentially meaningless most of the time. Credit: Michael Morales/The Foothill Dragon Press

Too much homework means too much stress

Claire Dickinson
December 10, 2013
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