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Is there any data about how much more likely wealthy kids are to get extra time on standardized tests? I'd imagine it's a significant advantage.
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Right, exactly. Though I wonder how widespread this all is.
@mpershan
The testing to qualify for extra time on SATs and all test require a very expensive edu testing report, sometime $2000 - $8000. Only the wealthy can afford this kind of testing and much of the testing is for ex time as the majority of educational testing happens in high school.
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I'm not saying grades are perfect admissions criteria but the idea that these high-stakes tests are just wonderful levelers of opportunity is absolutely absurd.
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@DanaGoldstein
I'm a fan of standardized tests. I think the practice of giving people unequal time for standardized tests (or other tests) is outrageous. Having said that, it looks like only a small number of people are taking advantage of this dishonorable practice.
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@DanaGoldstein
A lot of Asians with immigrant parents aren't exactly "rich" and still do well on the SATs. I'm sorry but I prefer standardized SAT scores over schools handing out 4.0 GPAs to High School kids who can barely read because they refuse to give D's and F's anymore.
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