Re:Reinstating our SAT/ACT requirement for future admissions...
by kenjackson on Monday March 28, 2022 @05:04PM
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> No, it was an intentional move to restrict the number of Asians admitted
This always seemed short-sighted to me. I think standardized tests provide one of the clearest opportunities for less advantaged students to make inroads. And while certain groups do better now, I don't think there is a better way than this clear metric for other groups to improve their standing.
Also, I think we simply overvalue going to Harvard. So instead you go to UVa or Puget Sound University. You "can" learn a great deal at these other places as well -- and maybe learn more given your existing level of achievement.
If we think long game on this, we will see that this is one of the best things to lift all boats.
This always seemed short-sighted to me. I think standardized tests provide one of the clearest opportunities for less advantaged students to make inroads. And while certain groups do better now, I don't think there is a better way than this clear metric for other groups to improve their standing.
Also, I think we simply overvalue going to Harvard. So instead you go to UVa or Puget Sound University. You "can" learn a great deal at these other places as well -- and maybe learn more given your existing level of achievement.
If we think long game on this, we will see that this is one of the best things to lift all boats.