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The Impact of Test Changes on Asian Students
Changes made to standardized tests like the SAT, such as the removal of analogies, were intended to create a fairer testing environment. However, this change inadvertently benefited Asian students the most, as it made test preparation easier for them due to their ingrained cultural emphasis on test-taking and memorization skills. Despite these changes, there has been a significant increase in Asian student performance on standardized tests.