<p>There is a young man I know quite well who has taken the SAT & ACT three times, has gone through prep classes and individual study tutorials, etc., and barely cracks 600 on the CR & Math, and a 27 on the ACT. The strange thing is this kid has an unweighted 4.0/4.0, has taken all the APs offered, and has 4 and 5’s on the AP tests. He is a finalist for a statewide writing award, has successfully completed summer programs for highly capable youth, etc. He is a talented musician and athlete. But, for the taking of standardized tests, he is out standing in every respect. It looks as though some just can’t score well on those multiple choice tests. (Too bad he isn’t applying to Chicago, but he can’t take the cold.)</p>