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Data released this week shows SAT scores dipped this year in two of the test's three categories. How much weight should colleges and universities place on SAT scores? Let's get rid of the SATs. Standardized tests are culturally and racially biased, and they cannot predict student success in college. 14% We need the SATs. It's the only fair way to compare apples to apples when it comes to students from different school systems. 35% Colleges should consider SAT scores but not put too much emphasis on them. 30% The SATs are a scam. Schools emphasize this test because it looks good for them to accept applicants with high scores, but the approach does not serve students at all. 22% Number of votes: 802

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