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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just use a standardized test, administered in school that you get only one shot at (with a makeup date for illness).  I know I am describing UK A levels, but most countries do this. [b]Test optional is crazy[/b].  [/quote]

But why?  If I'm UChicago, or Williams, or Princeton and I decide that I don't have to have test scores to make a decision at may school based on may priorities, why is it crazy?  Aside from some arguments I have heard for MIT or Caltech for math scores, or like Dartmouth about standing out in school context, it seems there is room for decision without them at the vast majority of schools and they are fine with it (unless they eventually decide otherwise, as is their prerogative).

I mean yes, I've seen the data where a 1500 tracks with something like a 3.7 GPA and a 1400 with 3.5 (I don't recall the actuals), but, um...so?

I mean if it was that important they would make a 3.7 a requirement for the degree.

And even if test was mandatory everywhere, folks would be about something else.  I don't like they use the test, the test cutoff isn't high enough, they should only only allow one sitting, they should only take the SAT, they should only take the ACT, and so on...

This thread started on not liking GPA structure.  There will ALWAYS be something...

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