In this paper, I identify three major problems with the current SAT test and recommend that the SAT should be optional for the entrance to universities.
The SAT test is compulsory for admission requirement when the students apply to the colleges. However, good students have so many problems with the test that they give up their dream and choose another major as well.
First, although students pay a great effort for preparing the SAT test, the technical problems cause errors in their scores. Therefore, teachers should review the paper again after scanning by the machine. The technical trials are checked before the test.
Next, the SAT test is too fast for many questions. Students cannot have enough time to think careful for their answers. They just skim the questions and give wrong response. The solutions for this problem might be giving more time, omitting some questions, and focus on important points.
Finally, students don’t really believe the SAT is useful in predicting college success. Even though many students could not get high results that are required at some college before, now they graduate from their college with more than 3.0 GPA. The SAT should be gotten rid of the condition of application.
In conclusion, universities should base on students’ actually studying ability in many years to assess applicants correctly and fairly.
Reference
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/23/education/23sat.html
