College Discussion - View Single Post - Doesn't It seem like Education is for those who can afford it?

tokenadult · 04-30-2008, 04:06 PM

I don't think it's necessary to pay money for a prep course to do well on the SAT or ACT. It may not even be helpful.

Do You REALLY Believe in Expensive Test-Prep Courses?

But it is necessary to read a lot to do well on standardized tests, so it helps to have access to good libraries and good reading instruction.

I've wondered myself whether the college admission scale is still tipped in the direction of wealthier, more academically average students rather than poorer, smarter students.

Do Colleges Actually Prefer to Admit Wealthy Students?

Good luck in your applications.

04-30-2008, 04:06 PM	#60
tokenadult Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: MN Gender: Not Saying Threads: 831 Posts: 10,603	I don't think it's necessary to pay money for a prep course to do well on the SAT or ACT. It may not even be helpful. Do You REALLY Believe in Expensive Test-Prep Courses? But it is necessary to read a lot to do well on standardized tests, so it helps to have access to good libraries and good reading instruction. I've wondered myself whether the college admission scale is still tipped in the direction of wealthier, more academically average students rather than poorer, smarter students. Do Colleges Actually Prefer to Admit Wealthy Students? Good luck in your applications.