The SAT: Getting Mediocre Rich Kids Into College Since 1926
by MARC DADIGANLast week, Arizona voters banned the use of affirmative action in college admissions, saying it discriminates against white people. But our college admissions system is already skewed to favor white students from affluent families. Here's how one group is arguing against the use of the SAT.
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From my earliest memories, everyone told me how “gifted” I was. Teachers expected straight A's, and I delivered with little effort and even less engagement with the curriculum. By the time I reached high school, I was convinced—as many