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Peer reviewedBeaver, William – Academe, 1996
Common criticisms of the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) are outlined, and its predictive ability is discussed. Persistence in its widespread use for college entrance is also examined briefly. Arguments for achievement tests as an alternative are explored. It is concluded that alternatives are likely to be equally controversial, and that…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Entrance Examinations, College Faculty, Demography
