Advantages and disadvantages of standardized tests for students

1.) They are supposed to level the playing field. Not all schools, public or private, are created equal, and taking the SAT or ACT can indicate that a student from a disadvantaged school background has the same scholastic ability as other students. However, research has also indicated that one of the most important factors for success on standardized tests is socioeconomic status, which is related to money to pay for prep classes and tutoring.

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2.) They are a good practice for the rest of life. At some point in life, most adults will have to take a standardized test, whether it's for admission to graduate school, to pass a college licensing exam, or to earn certification and credit for vocational training. Outside of work, standardized tests are prevalent throughout society. Even to get a driver's license, you first have to pass a standardized test. However, the downside to taking the SAT or ACT to practice for life after high school is that the tests can cause intense anxiety that can negatively affect scores., the same ones that many universities continue to consider important in determining whether to admit an applicant.

3.) They do not predict overall college success. The SAT and ACT tests do not provide college admissions committees with information about a student's performance in college. In fact, these tests only have a positive correlation with students' grades up to their freshman year. On the other hand, "The ACT and the College Board, which owns the SAT, hold that the combination of grades and test scores is the best general guide for selecting students who are likely to be successful in college. Using grades without test scores could exacerbate inequalities, testers say, because grade inflation is worse in affluent schools," Teresa Watanabe notes in a Los Angeles Times article in December 2019.

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The final decision is individual.

Knowing which college program, a student wants to be admitted to is an important first step in determining whether or not to take the SAT or ACT. Speaking with a high school counselor who is familiar with that program or speaking directly with the college can also shed light on how applications are considered there.

A student may want to take the tests so that their applications have as much information as possible to support their admission to a university. If grades were less than desirable in high school, but the student does well on tests, for example, sitting for exams might be a useful measure. On the other hand, if the tests are not required, the student may want to forgo taking them to avoid the need to prepare for them and the stress that would accompany them.

Making an individualized pros and cons list can help the student make the decision that is right for them.

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Gretoppers offers SAT and ACT preparation courses.

Gretoppers are supported by a strong curriculum and expectations from their teachers. If you want to take the ACT or SAT, we have top-notch prep courses to help you prepare, something many high schools don't offer.

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Although many universities are making these tests optional, for many students it is still better to take them. Standardized test scores can help complete a college application and give admissions committees the push they need to accept a student. The exam techniques and strategies taught in our online preparation classes enable students to perform better on exams.