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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The unwashed masses of [b]Ohio State with over 40,000 students[/b] and their freshman class test submitting rate is 20% for SAT and 60% for ACT. Yuck. Who knew absolute dunces were walking amongst us. /s[/quote]

And any large state school that everyone touts. Even the Southern ones that have the least educated populations. They all must be dummies because of TO.

Sounds silly, right?[/quote]
Not dummies necessarily, but almost certainly less academically qualified than students submitting test scores. [/quote]

Submitting scores often just indicates your parents have the funds to spend on multiple tests and professional test prep. [/quote]

Really? So every kid that does well must be because of funds and test prep??

My kid took it once, paid for by MCPS, no professional test prep, no tutoring. Scored 1570+.

Even rich people can have super smart kids. 
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More often than not, the high score kids do not use any test prep or tutoring.  
Conversely, the ones who use test prep or tutoring often only achieve a mediocre score.  
This day and age, there are tons of study materials out there for free.  There is no need for tutoring (chegg is out of business).
Also, there are free tutors available from CB.  
These standardized tests are not difficult; they primarily assess material that aligns with a standard middle-high school curriculum, including algebra, geometry, reading comprehension, and grammar—subjects students are expected to learn to earn a high school diploma.[/quote]

Blah, blah, blah.

The test prep industry is a billion dollars for a reason. It keeps the College Board and ACT in business. Superscore anyone?

And the vast majority of UMC families utilize it. Asians basically invented cram mills and their Asian American offspring use some variation of them in the U S.  too.

Don't be fooled nor naive.[/quote]

Misleading generalization, false and unfounded statements, and racist.

UMC families are in a rat race, some may use it, but more often than not it just reflects anxiety of these families.  More often than not, test prep doesn't help these families to get a better result.

Khan Academy’s partnership with College Board has leveled the playing field more than ever before. Students using it consistently score 115 points higher on average (according to College Board). That’s free and public info.

Superscoring benefits everyone, not just a particular demographic.

Asian American families emphasize education.  Plenty of Asian kids prep solo to get a top score.  There is no evidence whatsoever that Asian kids use prep more than any other demographics.  [/quote]

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