BackStory is a weekly public podcast hosted by U.S. historians Ed Ayers, Brian Balogh, Nathan Connolly and Joanne Freeman. We're based in Charlottesville, Va. at Virginia Humanities. There’s the history you had to learn, and the history you want to learn - that’s where BackStory comes in. Each week BackStory takes a topic that people are talking about and explores it through the lens of American history. Through stories, interviews, and conversations with our listeners, BackStory makes histo ...
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201: Test Optional Admissions 101: What, Why, Where, Who?
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On this episode we discuss:
- Are standardized tests evil?
- What are some other standardized test myths that people tend to believe?
- To what extent does the SAT or ACT measure what students need to know in college?
- Important statistics from “Crossing the Finish Line,” a book that outlines the research around how well standardized test scores predict actual student performance in life and in college.
- What is the difference between “test optional” and “test flexible”?
- If students don’t submit standardized test scores, does this have an impact on scholarships and financial aid?
- Does applying to a college without a test score hurt a student’s chances?
- Advice for students with test scores that are “just okay”
73 episodes
201: Test Optional Admissions 101: What, Why, Where, Who?
The College Essay Guy Podcast: A Practical Guide to College Admissions
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Content provided by Ethan Sawyer. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Ethan Sawyer or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
On this episode we discuss:
- Are standardized tests evil?
- What are some other standardized test myths that people tend to believe?
- To what extent does the SAT or ACT measure what students need to know in college?
- Important statistics from “Crossing the Finish Line,” a book that outlines the research around how well standardized test scores predict actual student performance in life and in college.
- What is the difference between “test optional” and “test flexible”?
- If students don’t submit standardized test scores, does this have an impact on scholarships and financial aid?
- Does applying to a college without a test score hurt a student’s chances?
- Advice for students with test scores that are “just okay”
73 episodes
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