Re:MIT to no longer consider SAT subject tests in admissions...
by pbhjpbhj on Friday March 20, 2020 @04:45PM
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I think you're reading the position a little wrongly.
People are upset when being rich means you can be prepared for a test and so get a higher score than someone who is equally able.
Supposedly, in a properly operating university, once at the uni the background of the students shouldn't matter [as much], those who came from schools where they couldn't afford equipment should now have equal access as those who could buy anything they needed and more. Simply having access to facilities makes a massive difference to what can be achieved and that feeds in to intellect growth.
People are upset when being rich means you can be prepared for a test and so get a higher score than someone who is equally able.
Supposedly, in a properly operating university, once at the uni the background of the students shouldn't matter [as much], those who came from schools where they couldn't afford equipment should now have equal access as those who could buy anything they needed and more. Simply having access to facilities makes a massive difference to what can be achieved and that feeds in to intellect growth.