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persuassive_speech.pptxShould the ACT and SAT determine college acceptance?
By Megan Green
Introduction
We just went through this so we understand how hard it is to go through this.
These tests take up a lot of money and time.
Extremely stressful.
https://sites.psu.edu/siowfa15/2015/10/22/can-money-make-us-happy/
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http://www.amazon.com/The-Real-Edition-Prep-Guide/dp/0768934400
Facts
“According to the test maker, only 25 percent of students performed well enough in the ACT’s four core areas to be considered ready for college”
“Studies have shown that a child’s grade point average in high school is a greater predictor of college success than a students ACT or SAT score.”-Simran Kooner
http://wealthmanagement.com/data-amp-tools/8-facts-you-didnt-know-about-act-and-sat
Main Points
The ACT and SAT is more about test-taking abilities rather than intelligence.
The ACT and SAT is biased.
The ACT and SAT is misused.
Point 1: Doesn’t test true intelligence
According to Jessica Reid, “a students GPA better demonstrates his or her academic potential. GPA is a reflection of the time and effort invested in school by a student, it can be an indication of not only intelligence but also work ethic. The ACT, on the other hand, measures how efficiently a student is able to take a test under timed condition”
The math section covers basic geometric and algebraic concepts so students in more advanced classes will find it hard to remember small details concerning these skills.
Point 2: Biased in race, class, gender, and disability
Studies show that the more income your family makes, the better the test results of the student will be.
According to ACT research, even when all factors are equal, whites still outscore all other groups.
Research shows that multiple-choice format favors males over females because of different thinking styles.
Biased language by using terms that people without English being their first language will be difficult to understand such as phrases and idioms.
Even with the help people will disabilities have, these tests are still hard for them.
Point 3: Misused through education and scholarship
A single point can determine if you will be given an education or enough funds to attend college.
According to the national center for fair and open testing, “ACT has the responsibility and power to protect students from testing abuse by refusing to send scores to colleges, scholarship agencies, and educational systems which misuse their product.”
Solutions
Focus more on application, essays, grades, actitives, interviews, and recommendations.
Jeff Raines says that “Many colleges admit that the most important thing in your application is your essay.”
Acceptance based on your program of study.
Promote AP/IB tests or college prep classes
Limit the total percentage of the class accepted early decision to no more than 25 percent.
“Some schools such as University of Pennsylvania and Duke fill almost 50 percent of their classes in the early decision round.”-Michele Hernandez
Use the ACT and SAT to test what academic level class you should be in.
Conclusion
Roughly 860 colleges are test optional but not all so we should help raise this number. However, if you are not in the area of where these test optional schools are it can be challenging for you.
Gives us insecurity.
Could potentially become harder for our future generation.
