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Experts question test-optional admissions policies after the pandemic's impact on standardized testing

Credited from: NYTIMES

  • Following the Covid pandemic, many colleges dropped SAT/ACT requirements, leading to a test-optional trend.
  • Initially seen as a win for equity, experts are now concerned this shift may have overlooked standardized tests' predictive value for college success.
  • Research indicates that standardized test scores are better indicators of academic performance than high school grades, especially amid grade inflation.
  • Admissions officers struggle to evaluate applicants' potential without test scores, which may help identify underrepresented students who can excel.
  • Studies show a strong correlation between test scores and post-college success, raising questions about the future of test-optional policies.

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