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<p>This is largely a correct statement, applicable to a variety of countries.</p>
<p>Okay so i guess my theory would only really work when it comes to comparing SAT II subject scores with AP scores in similar subjects…
Anyway, in the grand scheme of things, scores don’t really count as much for acceptance as they used to…high school performance, ECs, essays, and recs all play a part in wheather or not a student gets in.
I mean come on you guys, head to the harvard forum…don’t you see all the 2100 2200 scorers who got in just cuz they had an all-together wonderful application, as opposed to the 2400 scorers who were heads of 3 clubs but juss didnt seem to be as passionate about anything and moreover, didnt get in??
bottom line: do your best in school, excel at one or two ECs and do your very best at them, try to score very high and if ur a good student who just dosen’t do well in standardized tests, policies like these may hep you. If your a student who has good scores, recs, ecs, blah blah blah the whole package…then dont worry, the school will see that, and you’ll still have a good chance of getting in…
good luck to you all Bryn mawr/ nyu/ <em>insert school name here</em> hopefulss :-)</p>
<p>I think that most people would agree that standardized testing is not always an accurate portrayal of a student’s potential for reasons already stated. Standardized testing is always going to put certain students at a disadvantage. I find the ability to use scores from different tests to be a positive change because it allows the student more flexibility. More options, more chances to put your best foot forward. Hopefully, test flexible and optional policies enable diversify the applicant pool instead of encouraging more competition. I remain personally skeptical of all standardized testing. Unfortunately, there are way too many applicants for a completely unbiased and holistic review.</p>
<p>If you choose the ACT, do you have to take the optional writing portion? That would be a major financial issue for me.</p>
<p>Each school has their own requirements for that, some say writing, some say either/or. You really have to check.</p>
<p>I don’t think the SAT or ACT could be called substitute IQ tests. A true IQ test measures ten to 12 different aspects of intellectual functioning while the SAT/ACT are very verbally loaded (even the quantitative questions). There also is a heavy emphasis on vocabulary.</p>