At-home PCR tests are just as accurate as those done in a lab. At-home antigen tests are more budget-friendly and give results quicker, but there is a greater chance of a false negative. As of ...

Schools may benefit even more than students, but ultimately it’s a good policy. George Washington University is the latest prominent school to announce the adoption of a test-optional policy. The ...

In 2015, UMass Lowell was the first public school in New England to go test optional. Our No Test Option is available to students applying now. Why has UMass Lowell gone test optional? It’s better for ...