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The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

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The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

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With many colleges currently test-optional, ACT or SAT scores are no longer necessary components of applications. However, this creates a challenge for some students who may be unsure of whether they should submit their scores.

Majority of colleges to stay test-optional: what this means for college-bound students

Amanda Stevens, Staff Writer May 10, 2022

As summer approaches and the incoming senior class begins thinking about college applications, a number of colleges have been making their own preparations for the next admissions cycle. Since the Covid-19...

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The DCS college visit webpage directs students on how to be put in contact with colleges. Covid-19 safety protocols have prohibited college recruiters from meeting with students in person.

College visit process adapts amid Covid-19 pandemic

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief March 17, 2021

The college visiting process for students has been shaped into a new form due to the Covid-19 pandemic. College representatives were not allowed to come to Hayes to recruit this year, and many campuses...

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Juniors across Ohio will be taking the ACT on March 9 as part of the state-funded testing initiative.  The test day will look a little different this year due to the pandemic, though.

Juniors at Hayes prepare for upcoming ACT

Amanda Stevens, Staff Writer January 29, 2021

This year, the state-funded ACT will be held Tuesday, March 9 for all juniors, but test day will be different due to Covid-19 safety protocols. The test will begin at 7:25 a.m. and end around 11:30 a.m....

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Juniors across Ohio will be taking the ACT on March 9 as part of the state-funded testing initiative.  The test day will look a little different this year due to the pandemic, though.

Covid-19 prompts changes to ACT requirements

Morgan Johns, Staff Writer December 14, 2020

The ACT test, which is taken by every junior in Ohio during the spring and repeatedly for many seniors, may now see changes due to Covid. The pandemic has caused many of the scheduled ACT tests to be...

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Photo of cafeteria with tables spaced six feet apart.

Juniors and seniors adjust to staying at school for lunch

Annie Long, Staff Writer November 24, 2020

Juniors and seniors have reached the last half of high school, and with that comes a lot of responsibility as well as some perks underclassmen don't get. Among those perks is open lunch. Juniors and seniors...

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screenshot of virtual college visit graphic

Local colleges give options for virtual visits

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor November 12, 2020
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many colleges are now offering ways for prospective students to visit the campus virtually.
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Parts of the College Application

Parts of the College Application

Marissa Dulay, Staff Writer November 12, 2020
Heading to college? This cheat sheet may help you with some of the most important information in the application process.
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Graduation caps being thrown in the air

5 Websites to help Juniors and Seniors for College

Adrianna Gebhart, Website Development Manager February 24, 2020

Most Juniors and Seniors go through the process of the college search, and it can sometimes feel overwhelming. So here are some websites to help alleviate some stress.   https://www.commonapp.org/ Common...

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