What is the main reason many colleges dropped the SAT and ACT requirements after the COVID-19 pandemic?

To support diversity and equity in admissions

How does the National Education Association (NEA) view standardized tests like the SAT and ACT?

As not accurate measures of student learning and growth

How do standardized tests like the SAT and ACT assist in addressing inequities in the college admissions process?

providing an objective benchmark that controls for socioeconomic factors.

Why does the author believe that the SAT/ACT should remain test-optional?

Because they are outdated and cause unnecessary anxiety

What issue is highlighted by the ACT study regarding GPA?

GPA has been increasing while ACT scores have slightly decreased.

According to the article, what is one of the primary advantages of standardized tests like the SAT and ACT?

predict college grades, graduation chances, and post-college success

What main reason Ivy League schools like Dartmouth and MIT reinstated the requirement for standardized test scores?

To compare students applying from different high schools

What is one potential benefit of standardized tests for students from less privileged backgrounds

help identify students with hidden potential who could thrive in college

What alternative to standardized testing does the author propose for college admissions?

Allowing performance-based assessments, such as essays

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Why is it difficult for colleges to use GPA and course rigor as sole indicators for academic qualification?
Many high schools do not offer AP or dual-enrollment courses.
All of the above.
GPA is less reflective of a student’s academic readiness.
There is too much variation in grading systems and high school offerings.
2
What is the main reason many colleges dropped the SAT and ACT requirements after the COVID-19 pandemic?
To support diversity and equity in admissions
To decrease stress among high school student
To make the admissions process more efficient
To align with international admission practices
3
How does the National Education Association (NEA) view standardized tests like the SAT and ACT?
As necessary to maintain college admissions standards
As not accurate measures of student learning and growth
As helpful for identifying the best students
As highly accurate measures of student learning and growth
4
How do standardized tests like the SAT and ACT assist in addressing inequities in the college admissions process?
providing an objective benchmark that controls for socioeconomic factors.
By focusing solely on students from affluent backgrounds.
By offering a more subjective measure of student success.
replacing forms of assessment, like extracurricular activities and essays.
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Why does the author believe that the SAT/ACT should remain test-optional?
Because they provide an unfair advantage to certain students
Because students cannot perform well on any other kind of assessment
Because they are outdated and cause unnecessary anxiety
Because standardized tests are the best way to evaluate college readiness
6
What issue is highlighted by the ACT study regarding GPA?
GPA has been decreasing over time.
GPA has been increasing while ACT scores have slightly decreased.
GPA is inconsistent across different high schools.
GPA is less reflective of a student’s academic readiness
7
According to the article, what is one of the primary advantages of standardized tests like the SAT and ACT?
accurate measure of a student's personality and extracurriculars
They are fairer to all students regardless of background
They are easy to administer and less stressful for students
predict college grades, graduation chances, and post-college success
8
What main reason Ivy League schools like Dartmouth and MIT reinstated the requirement for standardized test scores?
To improve the accuracy of their admissions process
To compare students applying from different high schools
To identify students with exceptional test-taking skills
To ensure a higher diversity of students
9
What is one potential benefit of standardized tests for students from less privileged backgrounds
Test scores are irrelevant to students from underprivileged backgrounds
Higher test scores can indicate a student’s privilege
help identify students with hidden potential who could thrive in college
Test scores provide an unfair advantage for wealthy students
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What alternative to standardized testing does the author propose for college admissions?
Increasing the weight of SAT/ACT scores
Allowing performance-based assessments, such as essays
Relying more heavily on class rankings
Eliminating other factors like extracurricular activities

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