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Re:MIT to no longer consider SAT subject tests in admissions... by Spooky23 on Friday March 20, 2020 @02:28PM (#22640086)
SAT prep is bullshit that lets rich kids test prep their way up.
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Re:MIT to no longer consider SAT subject tests in admissions... by LanceH on Friday March 20, 2020 @02:41PM (#22640274)
SAT prep is largely a scam.

Have kids take the test, mark the score. Do absolutely nothing. Kids take test again and naturally do better.

Be a SAT prep company, do the above but insert yourself between tests and take the credit (and the money).

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