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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Strong correlation between test scores and general intelligence. It’s funny how the people who complain incessantly about standardized tests are inevitably low performers. [/quote]

As long as prep is allowed, this is a dumb statement.  According to you, my kid who got a 1500 without any prep at all was judged “as smart” as someone who spent $6,000 to bring a 1300 up to a 1500.  My other kid got an 1180. They’ve both had multiple IQ tests and are in the same range.  Dream on about the SAT being an IQ test. It is not. [/quote]

I have two children as well and my 1550 kid is more intelligent than my 1170 kid. Just a fact. They both prepped a little through KHan and took a few paid proctored practice tests. $30 each. I don’t believe standardized tests scores are not linked to intelligence.. not only factor for sure but one. But I sure as hell think it is a better indicator than teacher recommendations at 2,000 student public high school! [/quote]

+ 1.  My DC1 and DC2 are about the same IQ-wise.  Both scored similarly in practice SAT tests in 10th grade, in the 98th percentile.  DC1 ended up with a 1580 SAT and 3.9+ UW GPA and is at a T10 college.  DC2 will likely end up a similar SAT score but a 3.5-3.6 GPA showing a difference in level of effort and conscientiousness.  If colleges want to know if a student can cut in with their rigorous programs, they should absolutely look at test scores.  [/quote]

I can't for the life of me see how your little anecdote proves the validity of test scores. So weird.[/quote]

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