The redesigned TOEFL iBT takes effect in 2026, introducing adaptive testing, revised question types, and a new scoring scale. For some students, the new format may better reflect genuine English ability. But with varying adoption speeds across countries and institutions, exam selection has become a strategic decision in itself.
TOEFL iBT 新制將於 2026 年正式實施，從 adaptive testing、題型調整到新分數尺度，改變的不只是考試形式，也包括備考邏輯與申請判斷。對部分學生而言，新制可能更能反映真實英語能力；但在各國大學接受度尚未完全一致的情況下，考試選擇也成為申請策略的一部分。
In the 2026–2027 U.S. admissions cycle, the SAT has not universally returned as mandatory, but it is far from irrelevant. The real question is not whether the SAT matters, but what role it plays on your specific school list — a threshold, a strategic advantage, or something you can set aside.
進入 2026–2027 美國大學申請季，SAT 並沒有全面回到「所有學生都必考」的時代，但它也絕非可有可無。真正重要的，不是問 SAT 重不重要，而是先判斷：它在你的選校名單裡，究竟扮演什麼角色。
Starting in 2026, IELTS will progressively transition to a fully computer-based format. For international students, this does not mean a new exam — it means a new testing environment, new pacing demands, and a necessary shift in preparation strategy. The real question is not whether it is easier or harder, but whether it allows your true ability to be fully represented.
自 2026 年起，IELTS 將逐步全面轉向電腦作答模式。對國際學生而言，這並不代表一套全新考試的誕生，而是作答環境、節奏與應試策略的改變。真正需要思考的，不只是考試本身是否改變，而是這樣的改變，是否有利於學生更完整地展現實力。
Meaningful summer planning for international high school students is not about stacking activities. It is about building direction, accumulating outcomes, and creating experiences that extend naturally into the university application. SHALOM outlines a more intentional approach, tailored by grade level and application stage.
國際高中生的暑假，不只是填滿行程。真正有效的暑期規劃，在於是否能建立方向、累積成果，並延伸成未來申請的一部分。SHALOM 依不同年級與申請階段，整理更具實質價值的暑假規劃思路。
