Should College Board/ACT be stricter with host school selection?

Test Preparation
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<p>I should precede this by stating that I live in a highly urbanized area with over a dozen high schools within a 10 mile radius, so this might not make much sense to people in more rural parts of the world but: </p>

<p>SHOULD COLLEGE BOARD/ACT BE STRICTER ABOUT THE SCHOOLS IT PICKS TO HOST THEIR TESTS?</p>

<p>I have taken both tests at two separate locations. One was really up-to-par. There were analog/digital clocks in every room, large desks (with even a special left-hander's desk set aside for me), and heating/cooling. The other, however, was very rinky-dink. Most rooms did not have clocks, the desks were about the size of an iPad, if not smaller, and there was no heating nor cooling. In the first center, the test felt much more comfortable to take and it did not feel as long.
Though I understand that College Board and ACT warn about this, would students' experiences be better if the testing centers all had the same general requirements, like clocks, temperature control, and spacious desks, despite the fact that they may be a rarity in some areas? Or to prevent overcrowding in locations, should CB/ACT keep their current standards, even if they compromise test scores/experiences? </p>

<p>Share your stories/opinions below! Parents/adults welcome! </p>

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<p>Take it at a private school and you will be fine. Every single time I have taken them at my school (private prep school), the facilities have been fantastic and the proctors amazing. Every time I have taken them at a public school, the experience has been the polar opposite.</p>

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<p>Funny you say that. The bad experience was actually at a rather prestigious private prep school, whereas the good experience was at a public school!</p>

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<p>@Assume</p>

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<p>bump</p>

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<p>Could the first replier’s name be any more ironic?</p>

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<p>@Kyuutoryuu‌ haha i hadn’t even noticed</p>