Re: [Phys-L] no more SAT optional essay and subject tests

[Anthony Lapinski <alapinski@pds.org>]

No more SATs? I agree! And ACTs, GREs, etc. I'm not sure what these really
"test" and why they are still in use...

On Tue, Jan 19, 2021 at 8:29 PM John Denker via Phys-l <
phys-l@mail.phys-l.org> wrote:

> I quote from:
>
> https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/19/us/college-board-essay-subject-tests-trnd/index.html
>
> > The SAT's optional essay and subject tests have been nixed by the
> > College Board, the latest step away from standardized testing in the
> > midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
> >
> > "As students and colleges adapt to new realities and changes to the
> > college admissions process, College Board is making sure our programs
> > adapt with them. We're making some changes to reduce demands on
> > students," the organization said in a statement.
>
> IMHO they might as take the logical next step: No more SATs.
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