I have watched several families spend up to $1000 (or more) for SAT/ACT tutors and yes, the scores increased dramatically. How does this make these test valid? Where does that leave the low income or the middle income family who really can’t justify the expense. As we are journeying through the college admissions process I am watching a great deal of the experience be about money making (testing, test prep, college visits, application fees and I’m sure hiring professionals to create your admissions videos is either here or on its way). But with that being said, I wouldn’t want the government in charge of any of this either. Having just paid $668 out of pocket for my annual mammogram after insurance, if the government gets involved in something, it will be a debacle. The test optional schools seems to be making out just fine. Maybe the first step is eliminating the exams completely.