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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The college board should extend the time for EVERYONE. That will remove the processing speed gaming  and truly test the knowledge. [/quote]

except ... the WHOLE POINT IS TESTING PROCESSING SPEED.  save your arguments for the colleges -- let them figure out admissions standards that go beyond processing speed.  and stop denying that processing speed is not one important component of ability for some kinds of achievement.  [/quote]

No. The test is not to test speed. The point is to see if somebody has learned enough in 17 years to attend a college. [/quote]

The point is to see who’s smarter. [/quote]

No. It's to ensure somebody is smart enough.

The return on investment on an IQ that is above 119 is high, but once you hit 120 - 140ish the return as IQ increases is low,  then the return on investment is diminishing, meaning IQs >145 actually has disadvantages.

They are looking for kids in the "sweet sport" and are not total duds. [/quote]

What are you rambling about?! The SAT is used for competence entry into selective programs. [/quote]

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