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By Cristen Yakush \u201813
\nNoah Levy \u201813
\nMaddie McGillicuddy \u201813
\nEE<\/em> Staff Writers<\/p>\n

If you are an upperclassman, you have probably lost sleep at one point or another due to the stress of college applications. One of the most strenuous elements of this process is achieving the best possible score on standardized tests, more specifically the Scholastic Assessment Test. This test, better known as the SAT, assesses one\u2019s ability in areas of writing, critical reading, and mathematics. While some believe this is an accurate representation of a student\u2019s knowledge, others are skeptical about the legitimacy of this portrayal.<\/p>\n

According to ABC, colleges have put extreme importance on test scores in the previous years, so much so that it can be the \u201cmake it or break it decision factor\u201d for acceptance into a school. However, recently, an increasing amount of schools have been changing their views on the emphasis these scores play in admissions. There are already several schools that have changed their SAT policy from mandatory to optional. Yet, there are still many colleges and universities that require these scores. Admissions officers also have high expectations when it comes to student scores.<\/p>\n

In some instances, SAT scores are indeed an accurate representation of a student\u2019s intelligence when compared with their grade point average. In other cases, a student\u2019s SAT scores are often significantly lower or higher than a student\u2019s GPA, class rigor, and rank. So what\u2019s the catch? Some of the inconsistency has to do with an individual student\u2019s ability to take standardized tests. For example, students could be lucky guessers or slow to answer questions, therefore skewing their results.<\/p>\n

Inevitably, there are some factors that might affect the outcome of certain student\u2019s scores, but are there more concrete elements influencing individual\u2019s success? As it turns out, the SAT is considered to be \u201chighly coachable,\u201d meaning kids who can afford a good tutor are at a huge advantage. The factor of family income has been proven to improve scores. Scores increase with every $20,000 of additional income per household. Although money should not determine a student\u2019s fate in college acceptance, it very well could have a prominent impact.<\/p>\n

Realistically, a four-hour test cannot demonstrate the true ability and intelligence of a student. The Washington Post<\/em> stated, \u201cSignificant research shows that SAT scores don\u2019t really tell us anything meaningful about a student\u2019s future, either academically or in the work world.\u201d This controversy over the accuracy of test scores poses the question of what lies in the future for standardized testing.<\/p>\n

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