With the approaching season of the SAT and other standardized testing, the pressure on students is quickly surfacing, and so are some concerns. 

College Board is the company that supplies and proctors the tests that were previously, and partially still, required for admission into tertiary schooling. 

Although it is believed that these tests can measure the writing, reading and math skills of students and assess their “college readiness,” certain factors aren’t taken into account.

The idea that a single test can accurately determine the ability of a student to succeed in college is flawed.

Every student is different in the way they learn, think, and progress. 

Not only has College Board set up a system that the entire country depends on, but they also set up a system that brings a good amount of money. 

Claiming the name of a “not-for-profit membership organization,” they produce revenue of approximately  $1.11 billion and a profit of  $150 – $160 million per year.

Based on this information, the only conclusion that can be drawn is the conclusion that College Board makes money off of students. 

Entrance into college or university previously required scores of the SAT or ACT. More recently, these institutions have been more lenient on scores and deem them as “optional”.

Nevertheless, these tests are required and usually are not free. 

Touching upon AP testing, the conclusion remains the same.

The strong entanglement of standardized tests in America is extraordinary. Every student feels the pressure to take these tests, although they cause an outstanding amount of stress. 

Moving forward, the need for change and revision of determining “college readiness” is vital.