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pyresword posted...

I'm torn because I hate standardized testing, but I feel like eliminating the SAT/ACT is a terrible idea.

Then again most of my hatred for standardized testing stems from the GRE's which I do think are basically useless in determining anything about the applicant. (I do not feel that way about the SAT's/ACT's at all even if I still believe they're treated with more importance than is merited.)

Hey, the subject GREs have a use. They're like peacock plumage; an extra, functionally useless tax on the participant that implicitly shows fitness by demonstrating that you're strong enough to survive even with dead weight. Too many applicants are doing well in classes? Give them extra bullshit to spend time studying for and see whose grades drop!

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