Argument Outline by Lianna Mendonca

Introduction

liannamendonca8155 — 2024-10-31 17:40:42 UTC

Hook

liannamendonca8155 — 2024-10-31 17:41:00 UTC

“I got a 585 on my SAT. Everyone else scoured in the 800's or 900’s and was going to college. I was the only one going to community college, I just got left behind” , Kevin Hart, a successful actor who did not get into college because of his SAT score.

Significance to the problem

liannamendonca8155 — 2024-10-31 17:41:32 UTC

this shows how standardize testing is not an accurate measure for students fit for collage because students like Kevin miss opportunities and collages turn away diverse students.

Thesis

liannamendonca8155 — 2024-10-31 17:41:49 UTC

A reliance on this test reflects the flaws of the college admissions process. This system is not the best predictor of college success, it comes at the expense of neglecting important individual qualities like creativity and leadership, It can cause stress and anxiety which affects the health and well being of the applicants as well as their performance on the test, and lastly it favors students from a privileged background who can afford the test prep.

Claim 1

liannamendonca8155 — 2024-10-31 17:42:16 UTC

Standardized tests can help predict college performance, and give insight into a student's potential for success in rigorous academic environments.

Refute Claim 1

liannamendonca8155 — 2024-10-31 17:42:39 UTC

Research indicates that high school GPA and other factors are often stronger predictors of college success than test scores.

Claim 2

liannamendonca8155 — 2024-10-31 17:43:10 UTC

Standardized testing can simplify the admissions process by providing a common measure that colleges can use for a large group of students

Refute Claim 2

liannamendonca8155 — 2024-10-31 17:43:22 UTC

simplicity may come at the cost of neglecting important individual qualities, such as creativity, leadership, and resilience, which are crucial for success in college and beyond.

Refute Claim 3

liannamendonca8155 — 2024-11-03 05:33:52 UTC

Nonetheless, this perspective overlooks the significant stress and anxiety these tests can cause, which may negatively impact students’ overall well-being and performance.

Claim 3

liannamendonca8155 — 2024-11-03 05:39:39 UTC

Many students use standardized tests as a way to showcase their abilities and compete fairly against their peers.

Claim 4

liannamendonca8155 — 2024-11-04 09:26:26 UTC

Many colleges use standardized tests as a way to help maintain their competitive standards.

Refute Claim 4

liannamendonca8155 — 2024-11-04 09:27:35 UTC

However, by relying on standardized tests to find good students that will be competitive for the college, it can show inequality for those who can’t afford the test prep and the resources to take the test. This means that colleges can overlook people who are capable but can’t show that through tests due to other factors in their life. This limits their amount of opportunities and lessens diversity within colleges.