Parents of Juniors: A Dean of Admissions discusses SAT, ACT, weighting grades etc.

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<p>Steve Syverson of Lawrence University discusses on WPR Radio issues surrounding the SAT, grades, the admission process. Says he has been contacted by various institutions recently over their interest in beginning an SAT optional policy at their schools. SAT scores can predict first year freshman grades but not the final gpa of a student at the end of their college career. He discusses the SAT scoring errors this year and many other issues. Why are schools going SAT optional?</p>

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<p>Monday
3/27/2006
6:00 AM
Joy Cardin - 03/27A
With new revelations last week of problems with the S-A-T, Joy Cardin’s guest, after six, explains why his university no longer requires the test. </p>

<p>Guest: Steve Syverson (SYE-verr-son), Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Lawrence University in Appleton.</p>

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<p>overseas,</p>

<p>I am listening right now. Thanks for the head's up. I like LU except for the fact that it's in Wisconsin.</p>

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<p>Now, Now. I have personally never been. My son says it is "home." It's a worthwhile listen for anyone just beginning the process.....</p>