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The debate over the use of standardized testing is a highly controversial issue with several different viewpoints, the most common being that it must be stopped because the negatives outweigh the positives and those believing that the use of testing should continue. One particular viewpoint is the notion that standardized testing, while not perfect, is…

The New School and I share a very similar ideology. “ To the Living Spirit”, a motto that not only describes my soul at heart but the basic principle in educating future generations of students to come. In comparison to The New School, I am always learning to progress and push my limitations in any…

Bureaucracy is system of organizing things. College bureaucracy is the process through which students acquire their education. The main aim of college education is for the purpose of higher learning; nonetheless, bureaucratic problems in schools can limit people’s educational experiences as result of complexities in the system. Within every stage of the higher education process,…

The ACT and SAT are entrance exams used to make decisions by universities and colleges. Many citizens spend their teenage years in the United states preparing for the SAT and ACT. Nonetheless, these admission exams have been considered optional or completely unnecessary by more colleges and universities in recent years, often to encourage a more…

As an adolescent, growing up we do not comprehend much of the consequence of what we do, that’s why we have parents and teachers to guide us through our day to day activities and to teach us right from wrong. These teachings helped to guide us to adulthood. As an adult, we use these teachings…

Whether the cause for concern is monetary or parents worrying about their children’s futures, it is certain that low grades and test scores are a major issue in today’s society. Budgets for schools are constantly being cut because of less than impressive test scores, especially in inner city school districts. This leads to a large…

The New York Times magazine editorial “Throw Out the College Application System” by Adam Grant (2014) introduces readers to an additional method to apply for college applications. The article first gives a reader the common knowledge of what most people do to apply for college; such as writing essays, taking the SAT, and ACTS. Grant…

What is the SAT? The Scholastic Achievement Test, or SAT for short, “…is a globally recognized college admission test that lets you show colleges what you know and how well you can apply that knowledge,” (Collegeboard). The test is used to measure “…college readiness and predict future academic success,” (Education Planner). The standards that students…

One would think the future ofAmerica‘s youth is ensured by objective measures and timertested procedures, but according to some, the decisions made by college admissions boards are anything but. Over a decade ago, fien/ debates ignited over the validity of college admissions tests, such as the SAT and ACT, as a result of a disturbing…

When I go into New York City on a crisp autumn morning and bring a few pieces of charcoal, a watercolor kit and a sketchbook, the urban atmosphere stimulates my creativny and natural Inner urge to design particularly fashion designs. My floor is often strewn With anything from a detailed sketch of a chiffon dress…