Standardized testing requirements have shifted dramatically across colleges and universities in recent years, and the changes keep coming. Join FLEX's expert admissions consultants as they break down which schools require the SAT/ACT, which remain test-optional, and what this means for building a strong college application strategy.
Speakers:
Erica Q. Master Admissions Consultant
Erica approaches college counseling with a focus on both college readiness and meaningful personal growth. She earned her B.A. in Psychology and Japanese from Williams College, graduating Magna Cum Laude with Highest Honors in Psychology, and later completed her M.Phil. in Education at the University of Cambridge, where she studied adolescent identity, development, and well-being, especially in multilingual learning contexts. Her students have gone on to attend universities such as UCLA, UC Berkeley, the University of Chicago, Brown, Emory, Tufts, and the University of Oxford, among many others. Fluent in Chinese, English, and Japanese, she supports families across multilingual and multicultural contexts, aiming to make the application process more accessible, reflective, and empowering.
Alex C. Master Admissions Consultant
Alex is a FLEX Master Admissions Consultant with a background in Education from UC Berkeley and UC San Diego. He brings years of experience guiding students through the college admissions process, with particular expertise in helping families navigate standardized testing decisions and build competitive, well-rounded applications.
