standardized test – n. any form of test that requires all test takers to answer the same questions, or a selection of questions from common bank of questions, in the same way, and that is scored in a consistent manner
academic – adj. of or relating to schools and education
apply(ing) – v. to ask formally for something such as a job, getting into a school or a loan, usually in writing
administer(s) – v. to manage the operation of something
integrity – n. the quality of being honest and fair
scandal(s) – n. an event in which people are shocked and upset because of behavior that is morally or legally wrong
surge – n. a sudden, large increase
enroll(ing) – v. to enter someone as a member of or participant in something
prep course(s) – n. a class the prepares someone for something
institution – n. an established organization