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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Inflated or deflated relative to what?[/quote]

I don't know, but I think it is probably fair to say that if only 2 seniors have a 4.0, but more than half the class has SAT scores over 1400, there is probably some grade deflation happening.[/quote]

Well, they all have private SAT tutors and take the SAT multiple times so I’m not sure you can connect SAT scores to grade deflation. [/quote]

Wish they would allow only one SAT or ACT. 
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Why?  It would just mean tutoring and practice tests for those with money to pay for it before they take the tests. [/quote]

You don't need to spend a dime to prepare for this test. There is a ton of free material available.

Also, focusing on the two boogymen most discussed here: what exactly is the difference between the kid who's GPA is handed to them by lax grading policies and real grade inflation and a kid whose parents pay for a tutor to help them study for the SAT? On the one hand, both are getting 'help,' but on the other, only one is actually doing the work and took the test for real. On balance, I'd prefer the kid who had help preparing for the SAT, took it and did well over the one who got As with no effort or learning. At the end of the day what matters in this analysis is preparedness for college. But I also don't think many of these boogeymen actually exist. I think most kids are actually putting in the effort to learn and be prepared for college no matter what the numbers show.[/quote]

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