Kaitlyn Kaminski is another student who feels strongly about the use of the tests for college admissions. She is on the other side of the argument. In her article in the Huffington Post, Kaminski I argues that the tests are a ‘ridiculous’ way to weed out applicants to college. According to Kaminksi, it is absurd that a simple question like “Which word fits this sentence best?” can have such a profound influence on a student’s acceptance to college, and ultimately his or her future. Kaminski argues that some very intelligent students with near perfect GPAs can suffer from test taking anxiety and not perform well on a single test, which may ultimately dictate the college he or she attends.
Summer Wong is a first year biological sciences major at the University of California, Irvine who feels strongly that, although the tests are not perfect, they are necessary. In her article in New University entitled, “The SAT/ACT Should Remain in College Applications”, Wong asserts that, without the SATs and ACTs, admissions officers have no idea of the academic caliber of students they are accepting into their institutions. Wong continues defending the use of the tests, stating, “the studying and the rigorous courses students take throughout high school are much more helpful than any prep school out there”. It was interesting to get Wong’s insight, as she is a student who has recently been through the standardized testing process like myself. ( No photo available)