“It is understandable for these kids to want to have options when it comes to college, and naturally their parents want to give them the opportunities. But if applying at one school requires a 500-peso fee, then applying to four, five schools can be quite expensive,” Pimentel said in a statement. “At present all students at the grade 6, 10, and 12 levels are given the National Achievement Test. The SAT and ACT are standardized tests given to junior and senior high school students in the United States. Either of the test, together with a student’s grades and other requirements—e.g., personal essays and teachers’ recommendations—are used by most American universities and colleges to screen applicants.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 18, 2018 01:18 UTC