<p>From the CB site: "The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association . . ."</p>
<p>"Not for profit" is different than "non" profit. The cover of "not for profit" allows their annual report to say, "Whoops, we made $3B in not-for profits last year."</p>
<p>I'm for this idea. It would eliminate some of the pre-sat stress many people get by taking it earlier and seeing how the test is formatted and I've seen countless people get left behind because they get stuck in remedial classes freshman year, when they are infact smart enough to be capable to do the work, but were at odds with their 8th grade teacher. Kids like these get put into basic math, which prevents them from getting into any of the science classes and calculus classes that the high schools offer. It is a good idea to gage the abilities of these kids via a second opinion.</p>
<p>this is going to get so much (deserved) crap
it's incredibly sickening. but still, they have the right to do this, and I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes a profitable plan</p>
<p>Well, its optional. It shouldn't be too bad. Parents have been forcing their children into test prep classes long before the SATs. I don't see why this is such a big deal. Its the same as getting tested in math class or english class. Though im going to have to disagree with mike because most 8th graders don't give a damn about the SATs, and making it optional sure as hell won't change that. Stress starts building up in high school, when student s begin to come to the realization that they only have a couple of years to tremendously influence their future-and thats where SAT fever comes into play.</p>
<p>This is stupid. 8th graders really shouldn't have to be stressed out over the SAT that early.</p>
<p>Wow, Collegeboard's money making schemes have reached an all time new low. I can't imagine 8th graders worrying about PSATS that early. Wow...</p>
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From the CB site: "The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association . . ."</p>
<p>"Not for profit" is different than "non" profit. The cover of "not for profit" allows their annual report to say, "Whoops, we made $3B in not-for profits last year."
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<p>Albeit a tad comical, the above quip is also totally incorrect. </p>
<p>It is not hard to find the correct information:</p>
<p>College Entrance Examination Board</p>
<p>The College Board is a **nonproft **that provides services to assist students in making the transition from high school to college through an ongoing collaboration of its members and to ensure universal access to high standards of learning, equity of opportunity and sufficient financial support so that every student is prepared for success in college and work by means of responsive forums, research programs and policy development.</p>
<p>Founded in 1900, the association is composed of more than 4,500 schools, colleges, universities, and other educational organizations. Each year, the College Board serves over three million students and their parents, 23,000 high schools, and 3,500 colleges. </p>
<p>*This organization is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity.
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ. *</p>
<p>Nope, not Sparta. This....is....COLLEGEBOARD!</p>
<p>Uh, if they're really trying to be able to get students into advanced classes, wouldn't 8th grade be too late? In my district, whether or not you will take AP Calculus or AP Spanish is decided by tests taken at the end of 6th grade.</p>
<p>6th grade? Wow. The district I go to allows us to sign up for most any classes if you've taken the prerequisites, has teacher recommendation, counselor recommendation or parent signature. A lot can change in 3 or 4 years, what happens to the students that decide to work harder during freshman year?</p>
<p>6th grade is very early. I don't think your district is usual.</p>
<p>it's not mandatory so it won't matter. most students will probably not take it.</p>
<p>CB is my homie. Dawg.</p>
<p>Ooo, bad, bad College Board. Hey, nobody's forcing a kid to take it. Just let them play Guitar Hero all day instead.</p>
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<p>That's what mine does too. But you can't take AP Calculus in high school unless you've taken Algebra 1 in 8th grade, which you can't do unless you've done this other math class in 7th grade, and whether or not you take that is decided in 6th grade. A similar thing happens for Spanish.</p>
<p>You can take AP Calculus at my high school if you took Algebra 1 in 9th grade. You could take Algebra 1 first semester, then Geometry second semester. It could fall in line from there, assuming of course, your school is block scheduled. However, I must admit, that I know of no one who is in Calculus AB did take Algebra 1 in 9th grade (most of us were in the AIG Algebra 1 8th grade class).</p>
<p>Dang.. next thing you know, kindergartners will have to take some sort of standardized test. Gosh Collegeboard.. such a money grabbing company. You're in eighth grade and you already have to be pressured with SATs and college crap.</p>
<p>How do all of you feel about grades in school (e.g., A, B, C)? They usually start before eighth grade, don't they? Do they give you a lot of pressure?</p>
<p>Aug 10, 9:31 PM EDT
College Board programs said to be "essential for future success"</p>
<p>By ROBERT BURRES
Associated Press Writer</p>
<p>NY (AP) --- College Board, the New York based testing service who offers the SAT as well as AP (Advanced Placement) program, decided to release a new standardized test to gauge students' future success.</p>
<p>"This new test is called the PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP (pauses to take a breath) PPPPPPPPPPSAT," said ETS spokesman Rune Yurchidhood. "The test is designed to be taken by newborn infants - preferably within 10 minutes after birth. The 2 hr 30 min test consists of sections that test knowledge in mathematics, critical thinking, and observation. After taking the test, new parents will know if their child has any chance of a future," said Yurchidhood. "Infants who pass will be placed in one of eight nursery schools known as the 'Little Ivies.' Not the colleges (chuckles)!" These include Little Harvard, Little Yale, and Little Princeton. Of course, students who end up anywhere but Little Harvard are subject to ridicule." There, children endure 8 hour school days and it is not uncommon for infants to have 4 hours of homework each night.</p>
<p>"Infants who fail to pass the test are considered 'incapable of future success' and are placed in 'appropriate learning environments.' These normal nursery schools don't push infants. The children actually have fun once in a while there," commented Yurchidhood. "My child will NEVER end up there," said parent Helli Kopter. "Life isn't about fun - it's about getting into college and making money. I've already signed up little Johnny for a private tutor," said Kopter as she patted her pregnant stomach.</p>
<p>Speaking of money, the new test isn't cheap - parents will be forced to pay the ETS $450 per newborn. Discounts are not given for multiple children.</p>
<p>Associated Press writer Robert Burres contributed to this report.</p>
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<p>^ idiots. Why test after birth when you can make regrow-able nano-pencils and scantrons, shove 'em in there, and test in utero? You can do it right after you decide to fertilize the embryo screened as having the best intelligence genes.</p>
<p>Some people I tell you...</p>