<p>Can someone explain to me why is SAT/ACT offered in other countries? Besides the money part, of course. More importantly, why do U.S. colleges require an international student to take such a test? If an international student is attending a U.S. high school (with a student visa), or an accredited American high school abroad, then yes, it make sense. However, high schools outside U.S. are different from the ones here. Students outside U.S. don’t have exposure to standardized testing as they do in U.S. high schools, and their curriculum is totally different. I just believe that this requirement puts international students in disadvantage.</p>
<p>You’re right, I think the different curriculum makes it much more difficult for us internationals. Colleges just need a way to judge academic capability on a single scale, so making every student take the SAT means everyone has at least a remotely equal chance. Still, it sucks. But think of it this way - if you study for it and do really well, I guess it looks pretty impressive since you’ve done all the work yourself and have put the effort in to adapt to the American system, right?</p>