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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]I find it hard to believe any reasonably prudent person in their right mind would not at least take a look at the type of questions that are going to be asked on [b]a test that will so greatly affect one's life.[/b][/quote]

Here is where the confusion lies. The SAT just does not have that huge effect on a person's life in the U.S.  It is only one of many aspects of a college application, and not by any means considered the single most important one. Many schools have made SAT/ACT scores an [b]optional[/b] part of the application package. Lots of schools don't even require the applicant to send in their scores.
Colleges are looking at lots of factors: GPA, rigorousness of curriculum, involvement in extracurricular activities, essays, and sometimes interviews. Test scores are only one part of the picture and in no way are they determinative of anyone's future.  Go to college admissions sessions and one will hear that SAT/ACT scores are not the sole factor in any student's acceptance or denial.
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sorry but this is misleading as hell.  So many good posts on these various threads about college admission and they all agree the GPA and SAT are the main criteria.  You need those two to make the cut for further consideration at most competitive schools.  After that, the other things you mention come into play.  But [b]of [/b]you fuck up your SAT it will limit your college admissions options and, yes, your life will be affected. Is it a death knell? No, but it will affect your life. [/quote]

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