Preparing Your Response
Which statements provide evidence for the affirmative
claim? Check all that apply.
"Most four-year colleges and universities in the
United States require students to submit
standardized test scores."
Taking Standardized Test Scores Out of College
Admissions
While most four-year colleges and universities in the
United States require students to submit standardized
test scores in order to be considered for admission, a
growing number of institutions are making this part of
Ne application optional. Opponents of standardized
testing assert that these scores do not fairly represent a
student's skills. In fact, studies analyzing cumulative
GPAs and graduation rates have shown few significant
differences in these indicators of academic success
between students who submit standardized test scores
and those who do not. Making standardized test scores
optional in the admissions process has created a more
diverse student population, as students who choose not
to submit these scores are more likely to be minorities,
first-generation college students, women, and students
with learning disabilities. Proponents argue that a better
"These scores do not fairly represent a student's
skills."
"Making standardized tests scores optional in the
admissions process has created a more diverse
student population."
"A better indicator of students' potential in
postsecondary education is their performance in
high school."
"Students who can demonstrate a pattern of
diligence, focus, and inquisitiveness in high school
are more likely to be successful."