SAT Testing In The News

The big news around Long Island the other day was the arrest of the
Emory University student alleged to have taken the SAT – again and again -
on behalf of at least six Great Neck high school students.

For roughly 2,000 clams a pop.

Apparently this enterprising young man spent several weekends flyng
from college to sit for the SAT on behalf of his clients.

I know what you’re thinking, “What if you can’t afford 2,000
to hire someone to take the test”

(You were thinking that, right?)

The answer – check out the growing list of colleges that do not
require the SAT. There are 850 on this list.  Of course, I’m betting
that there are at least 750 that you would never entertain even
a hint of a passing thought of applying to, but there are several surprises
on this list – even to me.

Here’s the link – check it out!

http://fairtest.org/university/optional

I don’t see this list growing too much, because, like it or not, SAT
performance IS a good predictor of how well a child will do
in college.  So colleges will not be that quick to abandon it.

Fair?  Nope.

It’s just the way it is.

Here’s another predictor, one I’m sure you’ll also think is not fair:

Family affluence.

Yup, kids from relatively affluent homes tend to do better in
college than students from poorer households.

Like I said, it’s not fair or unfair, good or bad.  It just “is.”

But if your student is torturing himself because he can’t
crack a certain score on the SAT, I suggest you consult the
list.   Plenty of great colleges on there.

I hope you found this post helpful,

Your Correspondent,

- Andy Lockwood

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