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In recent years, many colleges are moving away from requiring tests such as the SAT. Current estimates are that this is the case for well over 1,000 colleges and universities and the numbers seem to swell every year (see the examples appended to this document) . The trend reflects findings suggesting the cons of using the test as a predictor of college success outweigh the benefits.  \nAt the same time, the exam continues to have widespread support not just for admissions purposes, but for merit scholarships and determining rankings for schools.  \nWhat is the SAT?  \nThe current revision of the SAT, introduced in 2016, typically is taken by high school juniors and seniors. As described by the publisher, it measures the type of literacy, numeracy and writing skills and the ability to analyze and solve problems that college success requires.  \nThe SAT has four sections: Reading, Writing and Language, Math (no calculator), and Math (with calculator allowed). The test taker may optionally write an essay which then is a fifth test section. Scores are reported in two sections (1) Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and (2) Math. These are scaled from 200 to 800 and summed so that total scores range from 400 to 1600. In addition, three separate \"test\" scores (scored 10 to 40) are reported for Reading, Writing and Language, and Math. If taken, the essay is scored separately. Test taking is three hours (with an added fifty minutes if the essay section is taken) . The cost in 2017 in the U. S.A. was 45 dollars ($57 when the essay also was taken) . Starting with the 2015-16 school year, the College Board began working with Khan Academy to provide free SAT preparation.  \nIn the high school graduating class of 2018, there were a record-breaking number ofSATtest takers throughout the United States and internationally. Many students sit forthe SAT more than once and then submit the best set of scores achieved.  \nFrequently Discussed Pros and Cons  \nIn recent years, the SAT has received increased scrutiny from students, parents, legislators, and admission officers. As noted, some public and private colleges have stopped requiring SAT scores, indicating that high school grades and the rigor of the courses taken adequately predict undergraduate success.  \nThose favoring the exam argue  \n• the SAT provides a measurable standard for comparing applicants, while grade point averages are subject to considerable variability  \n• the exam measures the type of skills necessary for college success  \n• studies indicate that the combination of GPA and test scores are the best predictors of academic success  \n• a high score might counter doubts about a not-so-high grade point average  \n*The material in this document reflects work done by Jonathan Tsou as part of his involvement with the national Center for MH in Schools & Student/Learning Supports at UCLA. The center is co-directed by Howard Adelman and Linda Taylor and operates under the auspices of the School Mental Health Project, Dept. of Psychology, UCLA, Website: [http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu](http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu Send comments)[ Send comments](http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu Send comments) [to](to ltaylor@ucla.edu)[ ](to ltaylor@ucla.edu)[ltaylor@ucla.edu](to ltaylor@ucla.edu)  \nFeel free to share and reproduce this document.  \n• preparing for the exam can enhance performance on future exams  \n• making the test optional results in admitting less qualified students.  \nThose against use of the exam argue that  \n• research findings indicate that GPA is a better predictor of college success  \n• some students don’t do well on high pressure exams and over-reliance on the SAT discriminates against their admission  \n• while good scores on the SAT suggest the likelihood of academic success, bad scores are not a good indicator that ","cbCaitcnVJqidEKy","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitcnVJqidEKy","pdf",89524,"English","# SAT for College Admission: Should it be Optional?\n## What is the SAT?\n## Frequently Discussed Pros and Cons\n## Some Research","[{\"question\":\"What does the SAT measure and how is it structured?\",\"answer\":\"It measures literacy, numeracy, and writing skills plus problem analysis needed for college success. 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