SAT Persuasive Speech

Speech at US Board of Education Meeting about Colleges relying more on SAT Scores

Recently, there has been controversies regarding towards college standardized test scores where for example, high school students take the SAT for colleges and they decide to weight more on the person’s scoring on the SAT. Despite the junior and senior high school student’s hatred of taking the SAT, are the tests worth it? Though people in this room may have their judgements about my decision, but everybody view their opinions, view their experiences and view their perspectives differently. In ahead of time, I apologize to those who may think I will offend them. Don’t consider this as a debate, but do consider it as a freedom of speech by the first amendment.

For one, SAT tests is nationwide, this means all applicants will have the same paper rather than different tests for every test takers. For these standardized tests, it allows a uniform measurement of a student’s performance and helps determine which student lacks on the specific topic. Compared to having a million different tests for all the test takers, it helps colleges narrow down what each student is capable of. Why must people go through different tests for anyone instead of doing one tests for everybody? What difference does it make for wasting more paper for making a specialized test for all test takers? If you are a great student as you say you are, then be that student in taking the SAT. Everyone should understand the fact that SAT isn’t a huge thing but another way to think of it as another test you’ll

In these type of tests, it consists portions of math, critical reading and writing portions. We have been through schooling; we have been tested in different subjects; we have prepared ourselves for the future we aim. Although everyone doesn’t think they will see any of the criteria they’ve learned from the past. But I think you’re wrong, it’s better to be prepared than sorry. To those people who were told they can’t get into great colleges, don’t be deceived. Let us all represent America as a country who has the knowledge to do anything. Let’s ask ourselves, “How would you complete a structured multiple-choice and writing exam without knowing the subject material ahead of time?”. We can change minds of others, who are capable of the education and be role models in any subjects if we are physically and mentally prepared. We must be prepared! Like I said, we must be prepared! If we were prepared, we’re able show our greatest achievements with the knowledge we’ve