The awareness that Scott Stump shares in his article, “New Harvard Report Proposes Major Changes to College Admissions,” is aimed at reducing the pressure that comes with applying for colleges. In his article, Scott explains a report from the Harvard Graduate School of Education that suggests changes to the college admission process. These changes are meant to reduce high school students’ stress, as well as level the playing field for underprivileged students. Some of the propositions to lessen the burden on high school students include; making the ACT and SAT tests optional, taking a better look at the responsibilities of low income students, and having the students include community service that shows consistent benefits to the community;