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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I totally agree. Although it seems rough, I think countries that base it all on one exam have a system that makes more sense. Set a lower threshold for kids from below a certain income level to ensure parity.[/quote]

Except in those countries cheating is rampant and the wealthy get to skip the test entirely.

Don't fool yourself that anyone has really figured it out.[/quote]

But it is much much worse than it was 15 or 20 years ago. There was a semblance of merit and college decisions made sense.  It was never surprising who got into Harvard.  Now it feels completely random and out of control.  Our universities are shooting themselves in the foot.  Their prestige and credibility are suffering.[/quote]

Yes, because they were primarily well-connected,  wealthy white males.  Is that your definition of prestige and credibility? That is a poor basis. On the contrary, students that can offer diverse talents, skills and experiences are going to enhance the academic quality more than a narrow scope of candidates. Let's remember that there are far more highly qualified students applying than there are spaces, and a 1600 scorer is no more qualified than a 1550 scorer, and these indices are really limited to begin with.  There are some brilliant students who don't test well. So, you your bitter ramble is really just some QAnon level bunkum.[/quote]

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