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As was mentioned at the top of this article, in this day and age getting a college education is extremely important. Simply attending college is not enough, you must do everything that you can to ensure that you get the best education possible. Apply all of the great college educa...…
The title of the article is “Should SAT’s Matter?”. It was written by John Cloud and it was published on March 4, 2001. The main idea of the article is about should the SAT test matter as much as it does. The article shows how a kid that has a GPA of 3.9 and receives a SAT score below a 900 would be denied into the particular school. The article raises the question as to what if that person is very intelligent, but is not that great at standardized tests. The article also talks about colleges that have already done away with the SAT and focused more on what level class that student took when they were in high school.…
College is one of the most common American dreams on the path to success. Getting there is only half the battle. Once there you will find that it is a whole new way of life where you must learn self discipline and the art of choosing wisely. This article can help you do just that and to avoid some of the pitfalls that...…
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Mr. Burd argues that the federal government is not doing enough to help working-class college-goers pay for school. He plays up the argument that working class college- goers are being punished for being nontraditional while downplaying the argument that “standards for admission” are a necessary component of higher learning.…
In Rebecca Safier’s article “When Should I Take the SAT for the First Time?”, explains the advantages and disadvantages of taking the SAT earlier and when you should take it. Safier claims that taking the SAT before your senior year of high school can stress relieving, but can be substandard because of the lack of preparation. Safier attempts to encourage students to prepare for their SAT’s in order to do so she says it gives them more time to improve their scores.…
Studies have found that the level of the success of African American male students in advanced educational program is lower rates than nonblack peers (Few, 2004).Success in early exposure to advance classes has shown that it ultimately impacts students’ pre college experiences, such as career choice, level of success, and the nature of participation extracurricular activities (Williams, 2011). Very few black males take advanced classes, which are more in line with college entrance requirements (Few, 2004). Instead, they stick to classes that meet basic high school graduation requirements (Few, 2004). Poverty is another barrier that blocks African American male from participation in the AP program. Most schools require a fee for taking an exam in each subject area (Williams, 2011). AP courses are not as accessible for minorities as for White students because many low-income schools (often primarily populated by minority students) do not offer any AP classes (Watts Silvernail, 2010). With most African American families living well below the nation poverty rate paying addition school fees is unrealistic (Cross, 2006). Further, the…
In “Abolish the SAT” by Charles Murray, Murray argues that there's no benefit in keeping SAT test, thus it should be demolished. The author supports this point by comparing and analyzing the relationship between high school grades, SAT scores, and freshman grades in college, stating how the meaning of “SAT” has changed over time, and stating that wealthy kids have advantages of getting high scores on SAT than those who are poor.…
Frontline. (2008). A Brief History of the SAT. [Online]. Retrieved on 29 September 2008 from http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/sats/where/history.html…
Among the 850 plus schools that have dropped the SAT, many report a significant change in their student body. The students on the lower end of the socio-economic spectrum are more encouraged to apply to the schools they otherwise would have written off because of their SAT scores. The NACAC study also shows that non-SAT submitting students are more likely to be women, first-generation-to-college, minorities, and students from low-income families and that going test-optional had increased a school’s appeal to long distance applicants by up to 49%(Hiss, Franks 15). Since going test-optional, Wesleyan University saw a significant jump in socioeconomic and racial diversity on campus, as well as a record number of student applications in 2015.…
SAT testing is not an appropriate method of measuring a student’s overall intelligence. This popular standardized test is offered in over 176 countries, including the United States. The SATs can be the deciding factor of college acceptance, making the exam itself too influential on a student’s future. Additionally, the test has been taken advantage of numerous times for higher scores. The legitimacy of the SATs is also questioned with the issue of income inequality. Most students in the 21st century are striving to achieve acceptance into elite colleges; henceforth, a single exam having the power to change one’s future is irrational. Despite these inconsistencies, some argue the SATs provide a cornerstone for the strengths and weaknesses of a student that can be compared to…
To accomplish this, I enrolled in a multitude of science and mathematics classes. I researched multiple websites searching for answers to strengthen my weaknesses, and sought out tutoring from my instructors to ensure I understood difficult concepts. To complement my academic goals, I set aside time each day this past summer to improve my physical fitness. This included going to the YMCA at 0530 to work on my strength training, competitively swimming for two hours, and running 3-5 miles every day. To compliment my physical fitness routine, I set a goal to increase my SAT scores to be more competitive. I continue to train academically, physically, and mentally to build a strong foundation in which I will be well-prepared for the Academy’s SWAB summer and academically challenging…
Standardized testing has become the focus of modern school reform since the implementation of the No Child Left Behind law in 2002 (Evans 1). The act was designed to hold all public schools to a high standard of education, measured by the results of students’ test scores on statewide standardized tests. Not all students are good test takers, and not all careers require the ability to take traditional tests in order to be successful on the job. A significant number of students nowadays would care much about standardized tests. This is because students feel like they must worry about a test which directly affects their grades and ability to learn. Standardized tests place a heavy weight on students that can lead to stress, take up instruction timing, and students won’t be able to learn anything from them.…
The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is a test designed for students of any age, but draws a large amount of juniors and seniors in high school. This test measures students’ skills in reading, writing and mathematics. The test is out of 2400 points, 800 points from reading, 800 from writing, and 800 from mathematics. If good test scores come from wealth, then the most important issue to consider is, the poorest families having a disadvantage because they cannot afford private elite tutoring to increase their kids score. Many sources say this elite tutoring is a huge problem, but other sources say the tutoring is not what gets you a high score. This is a nationwide test that is often used to help students’ chances…
Some students have had college students that did well and got into their school of dreams go take their quiz for them. “People briefed on the investigation said that Samuel Eshaghoff, a 2010 Great Neck North graduate, scored in the 2,100 range (out of 2,400) on his own SATs; he is accused of taking tests for at least 15 people over three years, and the people briefed on the inquiry said he obtained scores for them between 2,170 and 2,220 on the SAT and as high as 33 out of 36 on the ACT. He was proficient at making fake identification cards, they said, and allowed clients to pay in installments and based on what they could afford.” Students that know they have no chance to get into good colleges actually paid people so that way they can get into good colleges. Some students also take ADD / ADHD medicine before they take the test to increase their ability to focus and have alertness. “According to a study done by the partnership for a drug free America found that 1 in 10 kids of the middle and high school age were taking Adderall and Ritalin without a…