SAT is changing STAT

The SAT, well known for be the main reason kids get in to college is becoming totally changed. And that is fantastic. For too long, the SAT has been based on timing rather than knowledge; finding the right answer rather than explaining why. Thus, some kids have really struggled on standardized tests but change is coming now.

Starting in 2016 the test will change. College board president, David Coleman agreed that the tests didn't accurately test knowledge by saying that, "It is our time to admit that the SAT and ACT have become to disconnected from the works of high school students". (USA Today). Coleman carries a lot of truth to these words. If you are in high school or have ever been (which is a huge majority of people) you'll know that standardized tests reflect none of the work that goes on in the classroom. Classroom learning tends to put a larger emphasis on why things work and happen etc. rather than filling in a bubble on a test and then moving on.

(David Coleman)

People against test changes argue that we need to continue to be able to measure the success of students on a grand scale through one test. But should one test be the main reason you get into school? No! Colleges obviously look at other things but test scores are weighted heavily. Colleges dont look into who the person is who is applying and that is wrong. You cant tell if a person is compassionate by a test score, or if they have a great idea for an invention to better the world. These tests scores are holding students back and this change to the SAT is a great step forward to more progressive college admission steps.