California’s university system has announced that they will not longer use the SAT scores for admission into their 9 universities. The decision was made as a result of a lawsuit claiming that standardized tests like the SAT and the ACT are racist. Can you believe it? A math test is racist???
The SAT has been used by universities since 1926. The test has two parts, math and verbal, and has been revised many times over the last 95 years. The test has been used as a predictor of college success along with HS performance. It’s validity has been challenged many times, and more frequently in recent years.
Universities are being bullied by political groups representing minorities, mostly black and Hispanic. Apparently, these groups do not score well on the SAT’s as compared to other groups like Asians and whites. Therefore, the test must be racist!!! Is racism always the answer when a certain group does not achieve or accomplish. Hmmmm???
College course work is tough, especially in fields like business, engineering, computer science, pre-med, biology, chemistry, nursing, etc. Students need a strong background in math and verbal skills for these degrees. Universities admitting students without proof of math and verbal skills are not doing those students any favors, especially if those students borrow money to attend. Many will flunk out and have student debt. Ugh! Or-these students will select majors like gender studies, equity, social justice, equality, etc.
Selection to play professional basketball in the NBA is based on merit. I think admissions to public universities should follow the NBA example.
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