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It’s also 100% based on academic and test taking skill - would be good if a more well rounded assessment could be used instead
by granshaw 6y ago
It’s also 100% based on academic and test taking skill - would be good if a more well rounded assessment could be used instead
- amznthrowaway5 6y agoCan you name a "well-rounded" assessment that doesn't just end up being a measure of privilege?
- 908B64B197 6y agoWith these tests, you are still selecting for privilege, just differently. More stable situation at home (so a better study environment) tutoring and, especially for language-based "soft" exams, gravitating in the right social circles will teach someone the "right" culture to reference in his essays...
- amznthrowaway5 6y agoAt least for tests like the SAT, this is not correct. SES and coaching don't affect SAT scores much. A major reason why elites hate it so much and instead want "wholistic evaluations". Instead the ceiling of the test should be raised.