The s a t has been a staple of college admissions for decades. The test became so popular that it was adapted in the 19 twenties for the college board. By the 19 forties, the s a t had become the gold standard of testing for college admissions and has been ever since.
Why are colleges ditching the test? A) The SAT is biased B) Colleges want to admit more diverse students C) The pandemic D) All of the above
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