Exploring the joy and inspiration found in engaging with diverse college students and discussing the impact of testing on university diversity. The chapter also touches on the transformational role of guiding students and shares amusing anecdotes about the SAT exams.
Many colleges during the pandemic decided to make their applications test-optional, but new research has elite colleges rethinking that policy. Those in favor of reinstating say the SAT is the best way to bring talented students from all socioeconomic levels into the fold. Those against it say it favors the affluent and argue that admissions decisions should be based on a holistic, more inclusive review that considers a wide range of factors Now we debate: Should Elite Universities Reinstate the SAT?
Arguing Yes: John Friedman, Professor and Chair of the Economics Department at Brown University
Arguing No: Ben Nelson, Founder of Minerva University
Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates
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