Episode 290: Should Standardized Tests be Required for College Admission?

• Scenario 1:

• Zkira comes from a poor economic background. She took the SATs 5 times and each time her score decreased. The same thing happened to 5 of her best friends. Does this tell us that people from poor communities struggle with standardized testing?

• Scenario 2: 

• Anthony is a senior in high school with a one of a kind glowing cotton candy business. He has earned enough profits to pay for his tuition at his dream college, but doesn't want to take the required SAT because he feels his real world experience speaks for itself. Should he boycott the college to end test requirements or just take the SAT? 

• Scenario 3: 

• Kimoana is a centenarian, someone who is 100 years or older, who wants to attend college with her great, great, great granddaughter. She never took an SAT or ACT, but it is a required part of admission to the college. Should she be required to take the SAT?