@NirZicherman: Standardized testing is back? What a fascinating timeline: 1. Long history of people pushing back on SATs and ACTs 2. B…
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Nir Zicherman discusses the return of standardized testing, noting how AI has reduced the value of GPA, making standardized tests more relevant again.
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Standardized testing is back?
What a fascinating timeline:
- Long history of people pushing back on SATs and ACTs
- Belief that GPA is a better way to assess a college applicant
- COVID causes colleges to make testing optional
- AI makes GPA significantly less valuable as https://t.co/HFB4UHRT50
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