All I was saying is that too much emphasis is put on tests rather than professional preparation. Since the board was attempting to discuss why Alabama should be considered a top school, I was trying to explain why test scores aren’t the number 1 indicator of a school’s ability to prepare individuals for a career. While the school does not have as high scores as other top schools, I was trying to explain above why that should not automatically discount the level of the institution, especially when Bama has some aspects which make it a perfect fit for students wishing to make the most of their potential. I hope there becomes some other method which can replace the sat in determining the level of students applying for college, but until then I would encourage high school students to figure out the system to benefit them.