Another School Drops Standardized Test Requirements

Kheryn
Tue, 22 May 2007 09:32:27 +0000

I would prefer if there was another way to distinguish one person from another. Sarah Lawrence, for example - they make sure that the applicants are unique individuals who are looking for independence in learning before accepting them. Surely other colleges and universities can afford to figure out a similiar system: find the specific types of applicants they’re looking for, see how well the applicant fits that mold… It’s much better anyway, I think, than seeing them as a number.

When I say “aren’t good test takers,” I’m not talking about medical conditions like ADD or an LD. I’m talking about people who work hard at school, are interested and passionate in learning, and get great grades… but simply can’t figure out how to take the SAT. To me, I don’t think the SAT can really sum up a person’s academic ability. It’s taken way too seriously, I think.