Thousands of high school students in China are missing Advanced Placement exams that many prepared for to improve their chances of attending college in the West.
This undated photo shows Junghyok Park, a 16-year-old student at Shanghai American School in China. COVID restrictions will likely prevent him and other high school students in China from taking final exams for courses many took to strengthen their chances of attending college in the West.
“We regret the impact that this decision may have on students who have worked hard all year to prepare for this opportunity,” the College Board said in a written statement. Some other admissions tests are still offered digitally in China, including the ACT. Administrators said students' ability to take that test have not been affected by lockdowns. College Board did not respond to questions about whether the SAT, which it administers several times a year, will be impacted.
“The lack of certainty about when large gatherings will be permitted, when testing locations and staff will be available, when schools may re-open for in-person learning, and when exam materials could be delivered without service disruptions and hold times make it impossible to plan a makeup exam administration,” it said.
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