Standardized Testing
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Since Covid, many colleges have dropped their SAT and ACT requirements. But now that decision is creating problems – because the tests contain real information about students’ like...
I was writing a post on standardized tests and I thought I'd share one of the graphs Here's the question: how many SAT points can parents buy their kids? It's a hot topic: people...
USMLE Step 3! This thread is about exam pattern for those who are yet to take the exam. Thread 🧵 ↩️
If you’re looking to apply for international admission soon, I have some preparatory materials for you. They’re all free. TOEFL: https://t.co/y6U4tnBb4o IELTS: https://t.co/VIpAK...
How to Use GRE Practice Tests in Your Prep 1. Prioritize Official ETS Practice Tests Test-takers should always prioritize official ETS practice tests when preparing for the GRE....
The U. of California banned SAT/ACT admissions tests in 2021. The data is now available for 2022 acceptances and it looks like dumping the SAT was a disaster for UC San Diego's fre...
Public school doesn't care if your kids learn how to think. They care about your kids scoring well on tests so they can get more state funding. In fact, your kids' critical think...
The best way to hide performance gaps is to just not record test scores at all But when that's not possible, the second best way is to pad or obfuscate the metric so they're less...
The state of Michigan required HS seniors to take the SAT last year (91k out of 107k total). Result: an unusually representative score sample. https://t.co/wiSW4VsC1f Provides fu...
The way we assess learning today is broken. Here are some ideas for a better way forward 👇🏽🪡
Random musings about USMLE Step 1: Now that it will be pass/fail, many student may be looking for a new resource to help them prepare to reliably pass while only reviewing importa...
