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.

Think of this as a way for creating a better future for students and fulfill the American dream we all once know.
As such I feel, colleges should be focusing more on SAT scores to help determine the student’s future.

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

take.
SAT, ACT or any type of standardized tests contains good indicators of the person’s general knowledge.

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

learned.
As for college schools, besides the SAT, they must look at the student’s GPA, extracurricular work, community service and etc. But despite the extracurricular and community service, students aim for high GPA scores. But the only problem is, how can they compare much with GPA from the student’s hard work due to the fact of different high school locations and teachings? Even though students work hard in school and receive a 4.0 GPA, it doesn’t prove much compared to standardized tests. One student from a suburb town may receive a 4.0 GPA and at the same time, another student had the same GPA but lived in a city town area. The two students study different things in school, yet, how can colleges receive proof why they should be accepted and study in their school. Compared to GPA, SAT is a one day test where students are being pressured to receive a top score. If people are complaining about being pressure too much by these SAT tests, isn’t reality the same? Don’t wait to realize that reality is about being pressured, but realize that being pressured is what reality is about.
Without a doubt, we should all stand hand to hand for the fact we all are striving for the light of our future. Although the roads of SAT scores aren’t always perfect, there is no such thing as taking things lightly. SAT is a standardized test to prove our knowledge and if we all want to succeed, then remember that we didn’t come to live in America without a reason. We must work together, we must show the world who we are, we must prepare for the greatest that has yet to come. If we want the greatest future for us, and other generations that are yet to come, realize that SAT scores aren’t just tests, but the key to great success. We aren’t weak, but strong because we have the passion and heart to do anything we can dream off together.