For the past years, Yeshiva College has required exit exams for the majority of their majors; including Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English, History, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Political Science. The test that is given is the MFAT, a standardized test, written by the ETS, the Educational Testing Service.
Commentator readers and casual followers of Yeshiva politics are optimistic. How can they not be? Despite budget concerns, new vice presidents and deans are appointed on the front page of every issue. Chief rabbis must visit on a weekly basis.
Recently, the MYP Masmidim Honors Program concluded its application process in as many years. As has been done in the past, three RIETS-MYP Roshei Yeshiva have left for Israel to administer oral exams to dozens of students vying for free tution and a chance to participate in Rabbi Mayer Twersky's rigorous Torah study program.