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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP,

here is the formula:

1. Parents of recent high school graduates: "YES, admissions have become more competitive in recent years, due to Common App, Covid and test-optional."

2. Parents of current seniors: "OMG THIS IS THE WORST YEAR!"

3. Parents of future or past grads, not in the loop: "NO, it's the same every year, whiny parents complain when it's their turn, that's all."

Of course, there will always be exceptions that prove the rules.

And here is my answer: the USA, contrary to other countries, selects with "holistic" criteria, meaning it's the least transparent system ever, that allows colleges to do what they please and pick the students they want without the slightest accountability. Whereas most other countries select purely on academic scores. Narrower criteria, sure, but at least kids know where they stand early on. They know where to apply because their grades and test scores speak for themselves. There is way less stress!!! Even in Asian countries with incredibly difficult university entrance exams, at least it's one big prep and stress the day of the test, and then you're done.

- foreigner who has spent years comparing college admissions around the world.[/quote]

But even if the process was transparent and just based on scores, there are not enough seats available in elite US schools, especially the T20 schools if we used SAT/GPA scores. We don't have a universal curriculum or even federal standards. Therefore, we will never be able to standardize grading. States' rights over federal. Also, we don't have a one-exam system. The only way admissions could be based on test scores is to eliminate super scoring and only allow one or two sittings for the SAT or ACT. That will never happen because the College Board and the testing industry would no longer be profitable.

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