Why Should Standardized Testing Be Abolished

All high school students dread the day they have to take the ACT or SAT. The ACT (American College Testing) and SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) are standardized aptitude tests that predict how well students are likely to perform in college. Additionally, many colleges require an ACT or SAT score for college admission along with GPA, class rank, extracurricular activities and more. Although the required score varies for different institutions, it is still important to score well. The score received on these tests can affect college admission. Thus, standardized tests should be abolished. What you know should not determine what college you are allowed to attend. College is a place to learn. Surely the admissions people look at a student’s GPA, letters of recommendation, college essays and extracurricular activities, but it appears the majorities only care whether you scored well enough on such tests. Everything, from GPA to extracurriculars on a person’s high school resume should be reliable enough to prove how capable they are at succeeding in a learning environment.

Colleges look for people who would succeed at their institution. Surely people who have the ability to get their homework done and write papers on time should appear capable of succeeding in college. As

They all come from different backgrounds, attended different high schools, took different courses, and participated in different extracurricular activities, but the one thing that all these applicants have in common is this one standardized test. The ACT or SAT ensures validity, reliability, and prevents bias. This one test is an easy and a valid way to compare candidates in a fair manner. Standardized testing allows diverse students to be tested fairly and equally. Without such tests, fairness would be impossible. Using these tests to accurately and fairly analyze data is invaluable and thus will allow for a more accurate and fair comparison for all