The Man Behind the SAT Defends New Adversity Score

The video discusses the concept of an adversity score, which provides a general context for students' SAT scores based on their high school and neighborhood. This score aims to make the college admissions process fairer by highlighting students' resourcefulness. The video also covers pilot testing, transparency, implications for students, and measures to prevent college admission scandals. Additionally, it addresses the relevance of the adversity score for international students and debates the necessity of standardized tests in college admissions.

What is the primary purpose of the adversity score?

• To provide individual scores for each student

• To offer a general context for evaluating students

• To replace SAT scores entirely

• To rank schools based on resources

How does the pilot testing of the adversity score help admissions officers?

• By eliminating the need for SAT scores

• By offering a common profile to compare high schools

• By providing detailed personal information about each student

• By ranking students based on their grades

What example is given to illustrate the impact of the adversity score?

• An international student from Asia

• A student from a private school with many resources

• A young woman from Mississippi with high SAT scores

• A student from a wealthy urban school

How might the adversity score influence family decisions about schooling?

• It encourages families to move to lower-resource areas

• It suggests that higher-resource schools are always better

• It has no impact on family decisions

• It provides context that might affect school choice

What issue related to college admissions scandals does the adversity score address?

• It prevents all forms of cheating

• It closes specific loopholes used in past scandals

• It eliminates the need for standardized tests

• It guarantees admission for low-income students

What is a potential challenge in applying the adversity score to international students?

• Most international students come from high-resource backgrounds

• International students are not interested in U.S. colleges

• The adversity score is not recognized internationally

• International students do not take the SAT

Why is the SAT still considered necessary in college admissions?

• It is the only measure of student ability

• It is easier to administer than other tests

• It provides a standardized measure alongside grades

• It is required by all colleges