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This seems like a potentially good first step in trying to counter wealthy people's gaming of the system with SAT "prep" and the like.

calvinmorrison 7y ago
studying is gaming the system?
- markwaldron 7y ago
  Being able to afford $100+ an hour for a pro to teach you exactly what you need to know to do well on the SAT is gaming the system
  - AimForTheBushes 7y ago
    So studying?
  - SaintGhurka 7y ago
    What if I hire an inexpensive tutor? Is that acceptable? Is there a price threshold? This is actually a serious question. I want to get an understanding of the mind-set that creates this class wedge.
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    - chongli 7y ago
      I think the argument is that no specific prep for the SAT should be necessary, the exam should measure your abilities from your schooling.
- khalilch2 7y ago
  no, but if you come from a wealthy family that can afford private tutoring, you're at an obvious advantage to your competition
- fwip 7y ago
  I know you're being rhetorical, but sure. Studying for the SAT doesn't mean you'll do any better in college.
  - calvinmorrison 7y ago
    of course, and many argue that conventional college isn't worth the money. Schooling has always been about jumping through hoops, weeding people out, conforming to the system. Those who play ball inside academia excel at it. I did not study for my SAT. I did not do great. A long time friend who I consider to be one of my intellectual peers, did study, got a great SAT score, went to college, worked the system and now we both work the same job. None of this is scientific, this is just my experience, however I have always had the feeling that people who excel at following the rules of schools obviously do better in that type of system.
hombre_fatal 7y ago
Seems like something even easier to game since it's a score that doesn't depend on your creature's performance.
SamReidHughes 7y ago
You can do online test prep for free.

calvinmorrison 7y ago

studying is gaming the system?

markwaldron 7y ago
Being able to afford $100+ an hour for a pro to teach you exactly what you need to know to do well on the SAT is gaming the system
- AimForTheBushes 7y ago
  So studying?
- SaintGhurka 7y ago
  What if I hire an inexpensive tutor? Is that acceptable? Is there a price threshold? This is actually a serious question. I want to get an understanding of the mind-set that creates this class wedge.
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  - chongli 7y ago
    I think the argument is that no specific prep for the SAT should be necessary, the exam should measure your abilities from your schooling.
khalilch2 7y ago
no, but if you come from a wealthy family that can afford private tutoring, you're at an obvious advantage to your competition
fwip 7y ago
I know you're being rhetorical, but sure. Studying for the SAT doesn't mean you'll do any better in college.
- calvinmorrison 7y ago
  of course, and many argue that conventional college isn't worth the money. Schooling has always been about jumping through hoops, weeding people out, conforming to the system. Those who play ball inside academia excel at it. I did not study for my SAT. I did not do great. A long time friend who I consider to be one of my intellectual peers, did study, got a great SAT score, went to college, worked the system and now we both work the same job. None of this is scientific, this is just my experience, however I have always had the feeling that people who excel at following the rules of schools obviously do better in that type of system.

hombre_fatal 7y ago

Seems like something even easier to game since it's a score that doesn't depend on your creature's performance.

SamReidHughes 7y ago

You can do online test prep for free.