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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yea I like this, best of both worlds[/quote]

I think this kind of test flexible policy is going to take off. Lets the schools keep lower scores out of their profile while still ensuring that the kids they enroll are academically qualified.[/quote]
+1, it gives students options as well. The ACT and AP exams were difficult for me but the SAT seemed to be the best format with my highest score. It allows students to see which teat they're good at. [/quote]

It is odd that AP tests were harder for you vs the SAT.  AP tests are very straightforward…they don’t ask trick questions nor ask you any questions concerning topics outside of the AP curriculum.

Also, for many tests an 80% or higher is a 5 and for some of the harder STEM tests it’s 70% or higher.[/quote]

This is misleading.  The percentage of students scoring 5s is much more relevant and AP scores depend much more on the quality of the high school.   My kid does not go to a great high school (MCPS) and the students do not do well on AP tests.  She did well but had to self study for the ones she took junior year. For the first one she took sophomore year she took an outside prep class/tutor so she would learn how to write the essays. At better high schools this is not necessary.  She did submit her AP scores but many people in her school didn’t because their scores were low. [/quote]

Then, your school isn't as good as you think it is and the discrepancy in scores vs classroom grade tells you your school seriously grade inflates. Colleges are catching on.[/quote]

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