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Very few people really enjoy getting up early on Saturday mornings. This is especially true if you are in high school – you’re getting up early every day to get to school. Perhaps you are also working a job in the evenings, staying at school late for band practice, or helping your parents transport and care for siblings. All in all, the life of a high school student can be hectic!
When Saturday rolls around, the last thing you really want to do is get to school by 8 AM to take an SAT or ACT. Like many things in life, you have to do this at times. However, research shows that there could be a better way to administer the SAT and ACT. Not only does it save you some hours on your highly-valued Saturday, but it also levels the playing field across socioeconomic strata and demographic lines.
The New York Times reported last year that school-day, universal testing has proven successful for leveling the playing field for all students. Many students, across many demographics, have trouble with Saturday testing – due to work commitments, financial concerns, or family circumstances. Some schools are administering the SAT and ACT during a school day just like other tests. This provides the test to all students at no cost as well as in a time frame that works for them. This school district in Washington state had a 92% attendance rate for students who signed up!
What does this mean for me? Well, it means a few things.
Reach out to Ralston (ralston@clayborne.com) if you’re interested in learning more about universal testing but don’t know where to begin!
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