The SAT score is just one piece of information used to comprehend the education context of students. Additional factors considered include the courses they have taken, grades, test scores, essays, extracurricular activities, and various other information to gain a holistic understanding.
Four years after a pandemic pause, some colleges and universities are again requiring applicants to submit standardized test scores. Inside Higher Ed’s Liam Knox and the University of Delaware’s Dominique Baker explain.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Rob Byers, and guest-hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.
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