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Michigan Merit Exam
Coverage of Michigan Merit Exam in the Nexus archive.
- As scores dip, Michigan law takes effect dropping essay from standardized test
Michigan students entering 11th grade this fall will take a shorter Michigan Merit Exam after a new law eliminated the SAT essay requirement. The change follows a decline in scores.
- 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.