By: Olivia Monos
Some research has shown that SAT scores can be linked to family’s wealth and a student’s high school academic record, regardless of what school they attended, is a better predictor of future success. The College Board, the organization behind the SAT, says grades and test scores function together, providing “more insight into a student’s potential to succeed than either measure alone.” Research conducted by the College Board maintains that SAT scores are predictive of success in college. In addition, the creators behind the ACT claim their test is not biased. In a statement, they tell NPR, “Blaming standardized tests for differences in educational quality and opportunities that exist will not improve
educational outcomes.” The University of California’s college system has long debated dropping the tests, and some University leaders have expressed their support. Nevertheless, UC Berkeley stated that there have been no policy changes. The University of California serves more than 250,000 students and is one of the largest school systems in the country. It started using standardized testing to determine which students would be better prepared to do well in college from their SAT/ACT scores. Such a large system and amount of students is a strong marketing tool for testing Industries, therefore the outcome of whether or not the SAT/ACT are counted is significant. The University has been evaluating the requirement though the current lawsuit argues it is a legal issue: “This policy illegally discriminates against applicants on the basis of race and wealth and thereby denies equal protection under the California Constitution.” There are many hopes the lawsuit will fuel a larger conversation around college admissions. Though it is understood, there will need to be a standard type of measurement to differentiate more qualified applicants from one another.
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