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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was thinking of what a merit based system would look like: I've come up with a system where you get points based on your SAT or ACT score and your GPA. Those with the highest combination of the scores (can weight the SAT/ACT higher since there is a lot of grade inflation) would get first pick at any of the top schools and then it goes down the list. No more race to the top for extracurriculars- it would just be mainly studying super hard for the SAT.  The top colleges would likely comprise of mostly high income , coastal elites but you couldn't argue much with this. Any thoughts? What do you think would be the most merit based system?[/quote]

You would have to nix the GPA, as that is highly dependent on where you went to school and the grade inflation factor is rampant.

The SAT or ACT would be the way to go, and this would unfortunately nix the opportunities for those who don't do well on these type of tests.

I believe the holistic method, where SAT/ACT is not optional, is the way. [/quote]

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