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Let's Discuss One Of The Worst Ideas Influential Public Intellectuals Have Embraced Recently

Singal-Minded • 581 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🚌 Education Standardized Testing College Admissions Education & Policy
  1. SAT is a valuable tool for predicting a high school student's future college performance.
  2. It's not inherently racist if certain racial groups perform differently on standardized tests.
  3. Reducing reliance on SATs in college admissions can disproportionately affect students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

MIT will continue requiring the SAT

Penelope Trunk's Substack • 59 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24
🚌 Education Standardized Testing College Admissions Education system
  1. MIT continues to require the SAT for admissions, which can be a significant factor for students like the girl from foster care who surpassed expectations in the math section.
  2. The SAT is seen as an equalizer by some institutions like MIT, serving to identify potential in students who may face extreme challenges and fears, like the brilliant girl from foster care.
  3. The story highlights the importance of recognizing exceptional talents and potential in students from diverse backgrounds, even when facing adversities like lack of stability and basic needs.

Never Cancel Your Score

Metarational • 39 implied HN points • 20 Feb 23
🚌 Education Standardized Testing Decision-making
  1. Consider carefully before canceling a test score; a canceled score might indicate a lower result than what you truly achieved.
  2. The reasoning behind deciding to cancel scores can become complex, especially when assumptions about the perception of reasonability are involved.
  3. The decision-making process on whether to cancel a test score can be influenced by hidden assumptions and levels of metaknowledge.
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