Due to the nationwide school closures because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, college entrance exams such as the ACT and SAT could be conducted remotely at the students' homes this fall.
The College Board, the organization that administers both the SAT and PSAT have already said it will take alternative measures if the tests cannot be administered in the fall.
June test dates have already been cancelled and the board is hoping its August dates can remain if groups are allowed to gather by then, but if not, the at-home test will be used. The board ensures even though the test will be digital and not written, it will still be able to measure what students are learning in school and what they need to know to be successful in college.
The testing system "locks down everything else in the computer" to avoid cheating and monitor test-takers remotely. Both the student's camera and microphone will remain on and will be able to any detect movement in the room. This will avoid cheating and dishonest test-taking.
A spokesperson for the ACT also said that it would make the jump to remote testing if it comes down to it.
Some universities have already made test results optional for 2021 applicants.
AP or Advanced Placement exams will be delivered digitally this spring and again the board has ensured that all tests will be "secure and fair, accessible to all, and valid for use in college admissions."