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Post-MBA Career Goal Different from Background?

August 17, 2015, 10:34 am
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Hi Everyone!

I am planning to apply to MBA programs with a concentration in real estate, and post-MBA I would like to get into real-estate development.

My question is centered around the fact that I have no real experience in the real-estate industry. I am looking for advice on how to mention this in my application essays. I want to make sure the adcoms know that I have done my research and I believe I would be a great fit for that type of role. But how do I ensure that they know that this isn't just a "dream", without having any real experience in the industry?

A little bit of my background:

WE: 3 years as a financial analyst for a global tech company.

GMAT: 710 (Q41, V46)

Extra curricular: Started an employee group at work aimed at improving engagement among recent campus hires. Group has expanded to 30+ members and has received funding from the CEO. Lead a team of 10+ coworkers doing volunteer activities in the community.

I'm really passionate about this field, and I'm thinking that I can apply my leadership/networking skills along with my analytical background in order to be successful.

Just wanted to gather any other general tips on application strategy if you're looking to move into a totally new field post-MBA?

Thank you very much!
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August 17, 2015, 11:04 am
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Over the past 2 years, the population of the Rugian Republic has declined from 117.6 million to 115.4 million, and the countrys GDP has remained steady. A countrys GDP is determined by two factors: the size of its labor force and the productivity of its labor force. Therefore, if the Rugian population trend continues, the countrys GDP will soon decline as well.

Which of the following most strengthens the argument?


A. There have been no technological developments that would increase the productivity of the labor force
B. Automation has allowed some manufacturing companies to increase their output
C. The country economys is shifting from goods to services, and services create a higher level of output per worker
D. The level of immigration to the Rugian Republic has increased, and this trend is expected to continue
E. There has been an increase in the number of young people entering the workforce, and older workers are delaying their retirement longer
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August 17, 2015, 11:11 am
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Electrician Magazine surveyed 1,000 electricians who had passed an advanced certification exam. The magazine asked the electricians how many hours they had studied for the exam. It was found that 700 of those who passed had studied for more than 50 hours, and 300 had studied for less than 50 hours. The magazine concluded that the more hours an electrician studied for the exam, the more likely they were to pass.

Which of the following would most strengthen the conclusion of the magazine?


A. Some of the electricians in the survey actually studied more than 100 hours
B. Many of those surveyed thought the exam was unnecessary and did not reflect on their ability as electricians
C. The electricians in the survey all took the exam shortly after reaching five years of experience as an electrician
D. Some of the electricians in the survey had also completed a 24-hour course in electronics
E. About half of the electricians in the survey had college degrees in a variety of fields
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If it is true that Netherlands' manufacturing sector declined in the 1

August 17, 2015, 11:12 am
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If it is true that Netherlands' manufacturing sector declined in the 1970s as a result from the discovery of a natural gas field in 1959, other countries with newly-found natural resources are expecting a similar shock to their economies, and should pursue policies that will help them avoid what in 1977 the Economist termed "Dutch disease".

A.as a result from the discovery of a natural gas field in 1959, other countries with newly-found natural resources are expecting
B.as a result of the discovery of a natural gas field in 1959, other countries with newly-found natural resources are expecting
C.resulting from the discovery of a natural gas field in 1959, other countries with newly-found natural resources can expect
D.as a result of the discovery of a natural gas field in 1959, other countries with newly-found natural resources can expect
E.resulting in the discovery of a natural gas field in 1959, other countries with newly-found natural resources have expected
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August 17, 2015, 11:14 am
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Electrician Magazine surveyed 1,000 electricians who had passed an advanced certification exam. The magazine asked the electricians how many hours they had studied for the exam. It was found that 700 of those who passed had studied for more than 50 hours, and 300 had studied for less than 50 hours. The magazine concluded that the more hours an electrician studied for the exam, the more likely they were to pass.

Which of the following is a flaw in the method that the magazine used to reach its conclusion?


A. The magazine only surveyed electricians who had recently reached five years of experience as an
B. The exam is required by federal regulations, so the electricians that passed had to take it
C. The magazine is a member of an industry organization that helps to write the exam
D. The survey included only electricians who had an undergraduate degree
E. The survey did not include any electricians that did not pass the exam
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August 17, 2015, 11:18 am
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Pilates is a physical activity that focuses on strengthening the bodys core. A study was conducted with certain members of a Pilates studio. Researchers selected 100 people and instructed them to do Pilates for 30 minutes each day over the course of a month. The group was selected to include people with similar diets, and all the study participants adhered to the instructions. At the end of the study, it was found that the group lost an average of 2.6 pounds. The researchers concluded that Pilates is an effective weight loss treatment.

Which of the following is an assumption made by the researchers in drawing their conclusion?


A. The group of 100 people followed a low calorie diet
B. Pilates is an activity that burns calories
C. Some of the study participants enjoyed doing Pilates more than others
D. If the group of 100 people did no physical activity at all, they would not have lost weight
E. Some of the study participants would have done 30 minutes of Pilates each day even if they were not part of the study
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August 17, 2015, 11:20 am
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Politician: In order to reduce our states budget deficit, we should lower corporate taxes on businesses that operate within the state. If businesses have lower taxes, they will use their increased profits to hire more workers, which will increase the amount of income taxes that the state collects.

Which of the following is an assumption the politician makes in his argument?


A. The reduction in the amount of corporate taxes collected by the state will be less than the increase in the amount of income taxes collected by the state
B. Businesses that hire more workers are eligible for a tax credit from the state
C. The minimum wage in the state is lower than average when compared to other states in the country
D. The businesses affected by the lower taxes will favor returning their increased profits to their shareholders rather than reinvesting in their operations
E. The states budget deficit has grown this year when compared to last year
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Even though through technology numerous practical inventions have been

August 17, 2015, 11:25 am
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Even though through technology numerous practical inventions have been created to assist people, there is still many barriers preventing the complete integration of the disabled into the working sphere and other sectors of society.

A.Even though through technology numerous practical inventions have been created to assist people, there is still many barriers preventing the complete integration of the disabled into the working sphere and

B.Even though through technology numerous practical inventions have been created to assist people, there are still many barriers preventing the complete integration of the disabled into the working sphere as well as

C.Through technology, numerous practical inventions have been created to assist people although there is still many barriers that prevent the complete integration of the disabled into the working sphere and

D.Through technology, numerous practical inventions have been created to assist people although there are still many barriers that prevent the complete integration of the disabled into the working sphere and

E.Numerous practical inventions have been created to assist people through technology although there are still many barriers that prevent the complete and full integration of the disabled into the working sphere and

How do you like this question? Does it maybe deserve the "Debatable OA" tag?
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Devastated: Need Help :( :(

August 17, 2015, 11:29 am
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Hello All,

I am the new curious case of Benjamin Button. Why do I say this: Because with very unstructured & random preparation in my first attempt I scored 650(Q47, V34) and in my second attempt with proper & structured approach I scored 620(Q49, V25). (I was totally nervous in my first attempt BTW).

I am at this stage now that I just cant give up and I have to score 720+. But I am completely lost.

During my second attempt I joined eGMAT VLP course and I really liked their approach to each verbal section. I was doing good and this time I was pretty confident that I will score well. I gave the 4 GMAT prep mocks and scored 750, 730, 730, 730 in prep-1,2,3 & 4 respectively.

Looking at my improved performance in GMAT prep mocks and in eGMAT quizzes I was confident this time than I was during my first attempt. A week before the exam, I had 98% accuracy in SC & around 85-95 % accuracy in CR & RC. I was following eGMATs approach while solving each question and was sure that this I will nail the GMAT.

But V25.. I dont even know how to react to it. I am so angry & irritated now. I dont know if I can trust myself anymore. I am usually phobic to these kind of exams, however this time since my performance was pretty good in mocks, I was relaxed when I started the actual GMAT.

I got a bit a nervous, when in the middle of the quant section, in 2 questions, I did some calculation mistake and spent around 4 mins on each question. But once the quant section got over I pacified myself during the break and started the Verbal section with full confidence. I am not really sure what went wrong there, but when I recapped the entire exam after looking at my horrifying score, I realised that I didnt follow a single strategy,which I have been following during my practice sessions & mocks in CR & RC.

The problem here is that I dont understand how that happened. All this while, the eGMAT strategies had become a second nature to me, but in the actual exam I am not sure, how during the entire 75 mins I didnt even once realised that I am not following any approach while solving the CR & RC questions.

People, I really need your advise here. I am planning to write GMAT again in a month, but I just dont want to start studying blindly this time. Please please let me know if anybody has gone through this and how did you overcome the problem??? I was really not nervous this time while giving the exam. I am not able to understand what went wrong here.

Please let me know, how should I start prepping again, what things I should focus on more. I am getting the enhanced report as well to see in Verbal section where I have to focus more.

Thanks,
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Like other famous pioneers of science, Rudolph Virchow rejected profes

August 17, 2015, 11:51 am
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Like other famous pioneers of science, Rudolph Virchow rejected professionally accepted theories of the time, and following his own beliefs and research, proposed that the concept that certain races are superior to others be discredited.

A.Like other famous pioneers of science, Rudolph Virchow rejected professionally accepted theories of the time, and following his own beliefs and research, proposed that the concept that certain races are superior to others be

B.Like other famous pioneers of science, Rudolph Virchow rejected professionally accepted theories of the time, and following his own beliefs and research, proposed that the concept that certain races are superior to others is

C.Like other famous pioneers of science did, Rudolph Virchow rejected professionally accepted theories of the time, and following his own beliefs and research, proposed that the concept that certain races are superior to others be

D.Rudolph Virchow, like other famous pioneers of science, rejected professionally accepted theories of the time, and following his own beliefs and research, proposed that the concept that certain races are superior to others will be

E.Rudolph Virchow rejected professionally accepted theories of the time like other famous pioneers of science did, and following his own beliefs and research, proposed that the concept that certain races are superior to others be
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John had been married two times before he met Jane, who would become h

August 17, 2015, 12:06 pm
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John had been married two times before he met Jane, who would become his third wife.

A.two times before he met Jane, who would become his third wife
B.two times before he met Jane, who would later become his third wife
C.twice before he met Jane, who would later become his third wife
D.two times before he met Jane, who would become wife number three
E.twice before he met Jane, who would become his third wife

Could anyone generally explain when we use past perfect? What is the difference in this case, would the question still be right in the past simple format: "John was married..."?
The answer itself is clear to me. Thanks.
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Engineer turned copywriter - which B-Schools?

August 17, 2015, 12:20 pm
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I am 25, from India, female.

Hold a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from a Top 10 institution (highly ranked National Institute of Technology)
GPA - 7.3 on a scale of 10. turns to slightly under 3 on scale of 4.
School creds - 10th 89%, 12th 83%
GMAT - in a week - expected score 730-740
Extracurriculars - Leadership position in a few clubs during college - did a lot in quiz club.

Was campus recruited to India's top employer - a renowned FMCG whose products touch the lives of nearly every Indian. Alas, while the idea of it was nice, working in a factory and making soap didn't work out for me.

So after a year of solid supply chain work, I walked out, and decided to carve a career in something that had fascinated me since college - advertising. Been 3 years since; Have had a great run, quick promotions, good appraisals, exciting brands, worked under and with some great creative leaders. Have deep dived into multiple categories - done new launches, delivered end-to-end campaigns. Have a couple of creative awards under my belt too. Currently working with a Japanese ad giant at a respectable position as a senior copywriter.

Now, while advertising is a fantastic career path, I want to take my skill set to the next level. I want to shape up my career as a seasoned marketeer, vis-a-vis being responsible solely for creative output. I am as quantitatively inclined as I am creatively bent, and an MBA with a concentration in brand management is a leap I believe is aligned with my career goals.

Thank you for taking out your time and reading this far. I request a profile evaluation and suggestion of B-Schools that fit my profile.
Have a fabulous day! Thanks.
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Optimus Prep GMAT

August 17, 2015, 12:21 pm
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hello
I read the reviews on the on demand course for Optimus prep. Since the reviews are great, I wanted to join. I just wanted to ask about the videos. Is there a trial period in which you can see how the concepts are explained??
I would appreciate any feedback
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Anyone in Perth Australia looking for a study buddy

August 17, 2015, 12:30 pm
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Hi Everyone,

As the title suggests, I am in Perth, Australia. Most Australian universities don't place a huge deal of importance on the GMAT, so there is not many tutors or study groups available. I thought if there was anyone else from Perth this would be a good place to find them? if you are out there, please let me know if you would like to meet up for some study :)
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Took an underwhelming 400 GMAT PREP first CAT, I want to reach 650+

August 17, 2015, 12:51 pm
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Hello Guys I just took an Entire CAT of the GMATPrep Software with Awa and IR and I just scored a 400 in the GMAT with pretty bad Verbal and Quant Scores. Is it possible to get a 650+ Score in 3 Months for me?

I am planning to apply for Business Schools at the end of may 2016 so I can retake the exam 2 times.
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August 17, 2015, 12:56 pm
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A recent study of the eggs of tree frogs in Panama has provided insights into the concept of phenotypic plasticity. A biologist that studied the eggs observed that they would normally hatch a week after they were laid. However, by touching the eggs, the biologist could induce them to hatch immediately. The biologist likened this touch to the vibrations from an attacking snake. The implication was that the egg, even at an early stage, was flexible. It could either wait its usual full term to hatch, or hatch immediately in response to an environmental stressor. This example demonstrates phenotypic plasticity, which is the flexibility an organism has in expressing its genes. The phenotype is the expression of the genotype, or genetic makeup, and plasticity means the ability to change or adapt. Put another way, genotype is the inherited instructions that an organism receives from its genes, while phenotype is its physical appearance and actions.

Early theories of genetics relied on a cause-and-effect model: everything about an organism, including its phenotype, was determined by its genotype. Phenotypic plasticity, on the other hand, allows for the inclusion of environmental factors. For example, some types of plants can allocate more resources to their roots when growing in low-nutrient soil, or change the size and thickness of their leaves in response to the amount of sunlight they receive. Although genes certainly play a major role, individual organisms are not different simply because they have different genes. Rather, organisms can express phenotypic differences in response to variations in ecosystem, diet, temperature and climate.


The passage implies that if a snake were to attack a group of tree frog eggs, the eggs

A. would have little or no response
B. would cease developing
C. would sense the danger and hatch immediately
D. would be defended by a mature tree frog
E. would quickly grow prickly spines in order to deter the attack
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August 17, 2015, 12:59 pm
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A recent study of the eggs of tree frogs in Panama has provided insights into the concept of phenotypic plasticity. A biologist that studied the eggs observed that they would normally hatch a week after they were laid. However, by touching the eggs, the biologist could induce them to hatch immediately. The biologist likened this touch to the vibrations from an attacking snake. The implication was that the egg, even at an early stage, was flexible. It could either wait its usual full term to hatch, or hatch immediately in response to an environmental stressor. This example demonstrates phenotypic plasticity, which is the flexibility an organism has in expressing its genes. The phenotype is the expression of the genotype, or genetic makeup, and plasticity means the ability to change or adapt. Put another way, genotype is the inherited instructions that an organism receives from its genes, while phenotype is its physical appearance and actions.

Early theories of genetics relied on a cause-and-effect model: everything about an organism, including its phenotype, was determined by its genotype. Phenotypic plasticity, on the other hand, allows for the inclusion of environmental factors. For example, some types of plants can allocate more resources to their roots when growing in low-nutrient soil, or change the size and thickness of their leaves in response to the amount of sunlight they receive. Although genes certainly play a major role, individual organisms are not different simply because they have different genes. Rather, organisms can express phenotypic differences in response to variations in ecosystem, diet, temperature and climate.


Which of the following is not an example of phenotypic plasticity, as it is described in the passage?

A. Water fleas can grow sharp spines when in an environment that contains natural predators, while others will not grow the spines when in an environment without predators
B. A plant in an unusually sunny environment will grow thicker, larger leaves in order to absorb more radiation
C. Ectothermic organisms can adjust the composition of their cell membranes, depending on the temperature of their environment
D. The color of some species of tree frog is determined entirely by the genes they inherit
E. Species in environments that offer low quality diets respond by increasing their overall food intake
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August 17, 2015, 1:02 pm
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The requirement of using standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT in undergraduate admissions decisions has long been debated. A recent report from the National Association for College Admission Council (NACAC) recommends that more colleges consider switching to a test-optional admissions policy. Although the report acknowledges that a blanket approach cannot be applied to all colleges, it states that The Commission encourages institutions to consider dropping the admission test requirements if it is determined that the predictive utility of the test or the admission policies of the institution (such as open access) support that decision and if the institution believes that standardized test results would not be necessary for other reasons such as course placement, advising, or research.

The reports agrees with the conventional wisdom that standardized tests are a strong predictor of first-year grades, and even agrees that they are a strong predictor of full four-year grades. Speaking about the SAT and ACT, the report states that The Commission is in agreement that the tests measure what they purport to measure. However, the authors recommend that overall college success be defined by a broader set of criteria than first-year grades. College success can be defined in terms of overall degree attainment, a range of GPAs, post-college employment, or progression to graduate school. When defined in this way, there are tests that may be even more predictive of overall college success than the SAT and ACT. These are the College Boards Advanced Placement exams and the International Baccalaureate Examinations. These tests have two benefits: First, they measure knowledge of portions of the actual high school curriculum. Second, there is little test prep industry around these exams, so students have less ability to buy their way to a good score.

Despite the Commissions recommendations, it acknowledges that high school students may experience some disadvantages if they do not take the usual standardized tests. For example, a students PSAT scores are used in the initial screen of eligibility for National Merit scholarships. A student that skips the PSAT passes up a scholarship opportunity. Additionally, colleges themselves have an incentive to require high SAT scores: the ranking tables of major publications depend heavily on a schools average test scores. In its report, the Commission recommends that these publications stop using test scores as a measure of institutional quality.


The authors main purpose in the article is to

A. advocate that standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT be discontinued for use in college admissions decisions
B. question the conventional wisdom that standardized tests are a strong predictor of first-year grades
C. discuss a report by the NACAC and describe some of it recommendations
D. argue that all standardized tests have little validity
E. recommend that the PSAT stop being used as a criteria for National Merit scholarships
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August 17, 2015, 1:06 pm
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The requirement of using standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT in undergraduate admissions decisions has long been debated. A recent report from the National Association for College Admission Council (NACAC) recommends that more colleges consider switching to a test-optional admissions policy. Although the report acknowledges that a blanket approach cannot be applied to all colleges, it states that The Commission encourages institutions to consider dropping the admission test requirements if it is determined that the predictive utility of the test or the admission policies of the institution (such as open access) support that decision and if the institution believes that standardized test results would not be necessary for other reasons such as course placement, advising, or research.

The reports agrees with the conventional wisdom that standardized tests are a strong predictor of first-year grades, and even agrees that they are a strong predictor of full four-year grades. Speaking about the SAT and ACT, the report states that The Commission is in agreement that the tests measure what they purport to measure. However, the authors recommend that overall college success be defined by a broader set of criteria than first-year grades. College success can be defined in terms of overall degree attainment, a range of GPAs, post-college employment, or progression to graduate school. When defined in this way, there are tests that may be even more predictive of overall college success than the SAT and ACT. These are the College Boards Advanced Placement exams and the International Baccalaureate Examinations. These tests have two benefits: First, they measure knowledge of portions of the actual high school curriculum. Second, there is little test prep industry around these exams, so students have less ability to buy their way to a good score.

Despite the Commissions recommendations, it acknowledges that high school students may experience some disadvantages if they do not take the usual standardized tests. For example, a students PSAT scores are used in the initial screen of eligibility for National Merit scholarships. A student that skips the PSAT passes up a scholarship opportunity. Additionally, colleges themselves have an incentive to require high SAT scores: the ranking tables of major publications depend heavily on a schools average test scores. In its report, the Commission recommends that these publications stop using test scores as a measure of institutional quality.


When the author states that students who take Advanced Placement exams have less ability to buy their way to a good score, he implies

A. that since these are lesser known exams, students can bribe the test writers to give them a good score
B. that Advanced Placement exams are totally fair and free of bias
C. that Advanced Placement exams are the best predictor of overall college success
D. there are many specialized tutors available for the subjects covered by Advanced Placement exams
E. that because the SAT and ACT have large test prep industries, students who can afford expensive classes may have an advantage
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August 17, 2015, 1:08 pm
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The requirement of using standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT in undergraduate admissions decisions has long been debated. A recent report from the National Association for College Admission Council (NACAC) recommends that more colleges consider switching to a test-optional admissions policy. Although the report acknowledges that a blanket approach cannot be applied to all colleges, it states that The Commission encourages institutions to consider dropping the admission test requirements if it is determined that the predictive utility of the test or the admission policies of the institution (such as open access) support that decision and if the institution believes that standardized test results would not be necessary for other reasons such as course placement, advising, or research.

The reports agrees with the conventional wisdom that standardized tests are a strong predictor of first-year grades, and even agrees that they are a strong predictor of full four-year grades. Speaking about the SAT and ACT, the report states that The Commission is in agreement that the tests measure what they purport to measure. However, the authors recommend that overall college success be defined by a broader set of criteria than first-year grades. College success can be defined in terms of overall degree attainment, a range of GPAs, post-college employment, or progression to graduate school. When defined in this way, there are tests that may be even more predictive of overall college success than the SAT and ACT. These are the College Boards Advanced Placement exams and the International Baccalaureate Examinations. These tests have two benefits: First, they measure knowledge of portions of the actual high school curriculum. Second, there is little test prep industry around these exams, so students have less ability to buy their way to a good score.

Despite the Commissions recommendations, it acknowledges that high school students may experience some disadvantages if they do not take the usual standardized tests. For example, a students PSAT scores are used in the initial screen of eligibility for National Merit scholarships. A student that skips the PSAT passes up a scholarship opportunity. Additionally, colleges themselves have an incentive to require high SAT scores: the ranking tables of major publications depend heavily on a schools average test scores. In its report, the Commission recommends that these publications stop using test scores as a measure of institutional quality.


The passage implies that which of the following is not a valid reason for a college to switch to a test-optional policy?

A. The college does not believe in the predictive power of standardized tests
B. Standardized tests are necessary for first-year course placement
C. The college has an open access policy in admissions decisions
D. SAT scores are not helpful for academic advisors that help students choose first-year courses
E. The college has a broad definition of student success including degree attainment and post-college employment
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