The author makes several disparaging statements about the process
by which Wake Forest Unniversity chose to go with its
"test-optional" policy. A friend teaches at WFU and his
description to me of the process at WFU is consistent with the
description in this article.
The psychology department was never informed about the potential
switch to a test-optional policy. None of the department
psychometricians were asked to comment on the validity of use of
the SAT prior to announcement of the policy. Members of the
psychology department have worked very hard to explain to the
administration that much of what came out in the WFU press
release was just plain wrong.
Ken
Helweg-Larsen, Marie wrote:
An interestingly article (long but worth it) about the politics and
culture of the SAT.
The SAT and Its Enemies
Fear and loathing in college admissions.
by Andrew Ferguson
http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/016/429fmcim.asp?pg=1
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