SAT Test design

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The SAT score is not an effective testing method to identify the cream of the crop for people in STEM as there are too many kids scoring 800 on the SAT, especially among Asians. The SAT test can be made arbitrarily difficult and the scale can be arbitrarily high, allowing the identification of a higher level within the 10% of the 800 level. However, the SAT is pressured to equalize itself by demographic group, which limits the potential dispersion of results and prevents the identification of exceptional talent. Despite the potential, the focus of the company conducting the SAT is to reduce group distinctiveness rather than unearth talent. Overall, there is an opportunity for universities or employers to develop their own tests to unearth diverse talent.

Welcome to "The Ben & Marc Show," featuring a16z's co-founders Ben Horowitz & Marc Andreessen. In this latest episode, Marc and Ben continue their in-depth exploration of the current education system. While Part I of their discussion unpacked the crisis facing higher education, Part II presents solutions to overhaul the modern university.

In this one-on-one conversation, Ben and Marc delve into actions that existing institutions can take to improve their current and future situations. This includes exploring new methods for talent recruitment, providing a more individualized education experience for students, and reducing administrative bloat. They also apply an entrepreneurial lens to each university function, revealing startup opportunities poised to emerge – including the building of brand new institutions, nonprofits, and research entities. Enjoy!

*Watch Part I: https://youtu.be/7J2_G4oHRQ0

*Watch Part II: https://youtu.be/EeIdalo2huI

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