Your SAT outlook is wrong
by orangejubilee (2019-03-18 15:40:40)

In reply to: So grade inflation and teaching to the SAT?  posted by ewillND


I'd be fine ditching grades, but the SAT is highly correlated to intelligence. Sure some folks benefit from prep courses, and most would be wise to at least grab a vocab workbook. But it is STANDARDIZED, which is the important part.

I'd take the smartest kids (realizing there will be some duds) than the best bullshitter on CVs, "Portfolios of Work" and "Personal Statements". I'm sure the dolt with an 800 SAT who's dad went to Stanford would love to put together some statements and work product with dear old dad and make sure the college doesn't see his grades or SAT score.

Standardized tests are the most valuable resource because of there very name


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