Economics & Inequity of the SAT
Posted January 23rd, 2008 by Sean Hitchings
The SAT is transforming college admissions from a public good to a private luxury. A luxury that not everyone can afford—but no one can afford to go without. Whatever neutrality the SAT once possessed has been overturned by boutique test-prep companies who confer distinct advantages to their wealthy customers. The purpose of this essay is to explain the changing landscape of admissions so that families can respond effectively.
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