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In the last 30 years, there has been much discussion about the efficacy of standardized tests, like the SATs and ACTs, as predictors of success in college. Many small schools have decided to go "test optional" while University of California system has decided to not consider them for any student. A majority of US colleges and universities still require them.

Read the following sources and create a synthesized argument that defends, challenges, or qualifies the following statement: Standardized Tests like the ACTs and SATs continue to be a worthwhile measure of student fit and should continue to be used for admission to college and universities.

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You are a representative of the University of California school system. You are writing a press release explaining your decision to phase out the use of standardized test scores as criteria for admissions to the UC schools.

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You are a wealthy, successful business owner (you decide the business) who decided not to attend a college or university. You’re giving a graduation speech at the high school you attended. Write the graduate speech.

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You are a college admissions officer for a large, state University that typically receives over 20,000 applications per year. Write the script for the speech you give prospective students during information sessions about how to create a strong application to your school.

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You are the CEO of a test-preparation company. Produce an advertisement for the importance of the services you provide.

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You are a group of students at your local high school gathering data for a statistics class. You are supposed to ask First years, sophomores, juniors, and seniors about how much different parts of the college application process stress them out. Create a source that details responses from your surveys. (this COULD be a graph or visual source)

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You have been studying the effects of the pandemic on student achievement and equity. Your findings have uncovered growing lack of accessibility and equity in standardized testing.

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You are a college admissions officer for a smaller, liberal arts college that typically receives 4,000 applications per year. Write the script for the speech you give prospective students during information sessions about how to create a strong application to your school.

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You are a high school senior who has historically done very well on standardized tests. You are writing an op-ed for your school’s newspaper about the value of Standardized Tests.

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You are a second year medical student reflecting on your experiences with the standardized test known as the MCAT (the entrance exam required for medical school). Write the op-ed this person published in a national newspaper.

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You are an executive of the College Board writing a press release published after the decision made by the UC system.

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You are a high school senior who has historically struggled with standardized tests. You are writing an op-ed for your school’s newspaper about the value of Standardized Tests.

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As a public University admissions As a University Admissions officer I receive an influx of applications each year. By requiring SAT or ACT scores it generates a baseline for us to narrow down the overwhelming number of candidates. Upon narrowing down the candidates we are left with a smaller pool of students, where we are then able to narrow down the students through their recommendations, transcripts and various other qualifiers. This initial baseline allows us to ensure we are picking the best qualified and fit students to thrive at our University. 

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As a public University admissions As a University Admissions officer I receive an influx of applications each year. By requiring SAT or ACT scores it generates a baseline for us to narrow down the overwhelming number of candidates. Upon narrowing down the candidates we are left with a smaller pool of students, where we are then able to narrow down the students through their recommendations, transcripts and various other qualifiers. This initial baseline allows us to ensure we are picking the best qualified and fit students to thrive at our University. 

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Future Appliers of College U, as a college admissions officer for College U a smaller College, I look at 4,000 applications per year. Therefore we have more time to scan each and every application for unique students we think would diversify College U. This means that we often do not look for just the highest SAT scores and instead search for individuality in applications. Please take this fact into consideration when applying to College U, and remember our slogan, College U the College for everyone.

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As an executive of College Board, I believe that it is essential for everyone to take the SAT tests. These tests provide universities and colleges an easy way to gauge the academic level of students. Because of this, they are much needed for the US education system to succeed. Taking away these tests would only provide more confusion for college admission officers.

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I am a high honors high school student at a humble public school. As a recipient of the Yale book award, many would call me an outstanding and motivated student. However, I got a 990 on my SAT! My intellectual capabilities should not be assessed by a unfair test that is required at most colleges. This test is not effective because a better student isn't necessarily a better test taker.

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In my experience creativity is more important and valuable in the long run than a test score. Test scores don't define you. Your scores only determine how well you can take a test. But, in real life we aren't given a test to take everyday to evaluate our knowledge. Instead, our whole life is a learning process, not meant to be evaluated, but to be experienced. So, don't base your whole life off one test score. You will make the most of any place you end up. Embrace the life of creativity and your own passions. It will serve you better in the end, and enable you to live a fulfilling life. As the CEO of a successful company, I have, firsthand, experienced the joy that comes in fulfilling your dreams, rather than being tied to an obsolete way of life.

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The SATs should be kept as it provides a basis for all college admissions officers to compare us students against other students. Also, it shows if a student is the right fit for a college. There should be a standardized test because it shows dedication, which is something all colleges are looking for.

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The UC University System has decided to phase out the use of standardized test scored in our admissions process. We feel that they are not an accurate reflection of a students intelligence, and a lot of extra time and money outside of school is required to get good scores. It is more a measure of how well you can study and how many resources you have at your disposal rather than a measure of how successful you will be in college and your intellect. The world is changing and growing everyday, the SATS are a thing of the past and we believe in looking towards the future.