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Stanford Follows Harvard, Yale in Reinstating Standardized Tests
- paulpauper 2y agoNot a surprise. As it turns out, extracurriculars and 'holistic admissions' has a stronger selection effect for SES-status compared to standardized tests. Yes, even if tests can be coached, the student still has to take it under supervised conditions.
- hot_gril 2y agoWas eliminating SAT/ACT requirements meant to be permanent in the first place, or did they just not trust the 2020-22 results? Stanford's statement here was more about covid19 issues: https://stanforddaily.com/2020/06/17/standardized-testing-now-optional-for-class-of-2025-applicants/ https://stanforddaily.com/2020/06/17/standardized-testing-no... But UC was saying the test is unfair etc.
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