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After years of testing, the College Board has added an adversity index designed to place students’ SAT scores in the context of their socioeconomic status. The College Board will make the new system available to all colleges and universities in 2020. 

Should Central Mass. colleges factor in an applicant’s socioeconomic status when considering admission?
Yes. Comparing students to peers of similar backgrounds will let colleges know who the standout applicants are. (22%, 25 VOTES)
Somewhat. It’s important to recognize hardships impacting a person’s education, but it shouldn’t be relied on heavily. (28%, 31 VOTES)
No. All applicants must be weighed equally. (50%, 56 VOTES)
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After years of testing, the College Board has added an adversity index designed to place students’ SAT scores in the context of their socioeconomic status. The College Board will make the new system available to all colleges and universities in 2020. 

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4 Comments

  • Justin Barrett
    June 13, 2019

    Gone are the days where you are judged based on effort.

  • June 11, 2019

    Each institution should decide for themselves based on their mission, provided they do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, etc.

  • June 11, 2019

    This is part of the “everybody gets a trophy" expectation we are teaching our kids. Today’s kids need to learn to be accountable and responsible rather than the laissez faire environment they are growing up in these days.

  • June 11, 2019

    Who will be rejected because of their socioeconomic status? My kid?