Sat-GPA Disconnect

cloverleafgirl
Sat, 24 May 2008 10:16:01 +0000

“Standardized tests measure what they test–the ability to take standardized tests, which is correlated to the characteristics of successful people, but by no means one to one. They do not test organizational ability, thoroughness and tenacity, which within broad limits is vastly more important than test taking ability in almost every facet of life.”

Just to clarify my point, I absolutely agree with you on all points that the SAT is an imperfect measurement. Something as simple as going to bed at 9 pm vs. 1 am the night before the exam can skew the result dramatically. That being said, there is no other constant in all applications.

And no, scores are not sent to the HS unless the school code is entered. If your child is considering a fall test date to boost scores and he has already taken SAT II’s, then I would say why not go in and have some fun (!) with it. We did this with one child and were amazed at how much the scores went up. IMHO, it was because he knew that no one would see them if they were bad so went in with absolutely no pressure. Then, if child does great, contact CB and report to both school and colleges.