Program
Education K-12 M.A.
Number of Pages
55
Year Approved
2022
First Advisor
Lorence Grubidge, Amie
Second Reader
Lisa Silmser;
Abstract
For millions of high schoolers across the United States, an important precursor for attending a four-year college or university is completing the SAT or ACT. This test score is used in admission decisions to determine how prepared that student is for post-secondary education. This literature review examines the major issues regarding the validity of the SAT and ACT. Research has shown these tests do not solely measure college readiness. There are demographic factors, like race and family income, that have significant effects on scores. Also, test preparation, like tutoring, can increase scores significantly. Additionally, these tests have a high correlation with intelligence tests, and studies have proven that high school factors predict college success better than test scores.
Degree Name
Education K-12 M.A.
Document Type
Masterʼs thesis
Recommended Citation
Sturm, H. M. (2022). The Validity of the SAT and ACT [Masterʼs thesis, Bethel University]. Spark Repository. https://spark.bethel.edu/etd/862