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M-STEP
Coverage of M-STEP in the Nexus archive.
- State laws ending essay requirement in high school merit exam takes effect
Michigan high school students now have more flexibility in college applications as new state laws remove the mandatory essay portion of the Michigan Merit Exam. The legislation, signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, aims to reduce testing stress and reallocate resources to instruction, aligning with test-optional policies at most Michigan colleges.