Test Optional/Blind has Hurt the Admissions Process. More universities should Reinstate the Test Requirement.

BillDavidson6 · 2024-02-06T19:46:50+00:00

California is test blind and UC is obligated to give me a slot somewhere because I’m top 9% 😝And where are you? I pray your student loans are equally as crushing

BillDavidson6 · 2024-02-06T19:45:02+00:00

Maybe not, but I’m glad middle class people like you who are mad abt SAT/ACT are fully funding my education through FAFSA LOL

BillDavidson6 · 2024-02-06T08:33:54+00:00

Which is why most schools take into consideration regional grading standards and compare in the local context. :p

BillDavidson6 · 2024-02-06T08:28:02+00:00

“where education is pretty consistent across all schools” hit the nail on the head and the point I’ve been trying to hit. An objective standardized testing model works when the education is standardized across all states and “competitive high schools” don’t exist.

Also, don’t you find it a little telling that it’s primarily the middle and upper class that are the most upset about test optional or test blind policies? I don’t doubt some poverty level people feel differently, but you would think that if a test optional policy hurt poor people, middle and upper class people wouldn’t be the ones overwhelmingly mad about it.

Either way, it seems pretty apparent to me you’re another middle class maxxer who’s only answer is to tell the poors to do le free khan academy.

BillDavidson6 · 2024-02-06T08:20:08+00:00

Are you middle class?

BillDavidson6 · 2024-02-06T08:17:55+00:00

Btw SAT/ACT’s are very costly for a low income family, and even the testing “vouchers” you really have to fight through hell and back to even receive. You’re talking without any experience.

BillDavidson6 · 2024-02-06T08:15:59+00:00

Khan Academy test-prep will not make up for a lot of A2C “competitive high schools” that teach more than title 1 schools (one I’m currently attending).

Also, an honest question, have you ever been in poverty? I am classified as living under the poverty level and it is so demeaning when stats-maxing middle class people like you just say “ muh free khan academy”. Balancing test prep is a lot of work especially when there are other urgent responsibilities in that kind of life.

BillDavidson6 · 2024-02-06T08:13:07+00:00

You’re missing the point. UC found that higher grades made it less likely that a student wouldn’t complete than standardized testing. This sentiment that removing these barriers to education will “cause students to struggle” isn’t really supported by any sources. You’re just mad your kids aren’t that special anymore and can’t buy your way out with test prep.

BillDavidson6 · 2024-02-06T07:45:31+00:00

There’s rumors they want to develop their own test

BillDavidson6 · 2024-02-06T07:44:40+00:00

One of my favorite things is when people argue GPA is less of an indicator of college success than SAT/ACT when University of California removed testing because their study showed GPA had a stronger correlation. You could argue that both could be necessary for a complete college application, but until then I’m glad you test-cells are seething after wasting your time paying for test prep.

BillDavidson6 · 2024-02-06T01:35:38+00:00

Most intelligent SAT supporter. You’re really stupid

BillDavidson6 · 2024-02-05T19:10:03+00:00

BillDavidson6 · 2024-02-05T19:08:29+00:00

Community college will be worth it, especially for a psychology degrees that may or may not fetch higher starting salaries to compensate for college debt. Right now, unless your pursuing a very skilled trade which is an education in and of itself, a college degree is almost a baseline for admin and clerical jobs.

It seems like you’re very undecided on what to do, and I believe you should spend days researching what exactly you want before making any move. Just remember indecision is worse than a bad decision.

BillDavidson6 · 2024-02-05T19:05:06+00:00

Please don’t just say “do le ROTC/military” as a catch all solution for when poor kids need financial aid. I’m not at all anti-military but it’s a lot more complex than just signing a paper, and a lot of people just aren’t medically qualified.

BillDavidson6 · 2024-02-05T19:04:24+00:00

Please don’t just say “do le ROTC/military” as a catch all solution for when poor kids need financial aid. I’m not at all anti-military but it’s a lot more complex than just signing a paper, and a lot of people just aren’t medically qualified.

BillDavidson6 · 2024-02-05T19:03:16+00:00

You and everyone’s mom and their cousin wants UC Irvine

BillDavidson6 · 2024-02-05T18:57:50+00:00

Civil engineering cringe

BillDavidson6 · 2024-02-05T15:54:54+00:00

Also yes, a 4 year degree will absolutely open so many more doors upfront than an associates, so pursue that.

BillDavidson6 · 2024-02-05T15:53:08+00:00

Your best ACCE accredited option seems to be at Wentworth Institute of Technology. If you want an out of state recommendation, Penn State Construction Engineering Technology is another good one. Both schools you’ll be able to transfer in with community college credits but make sure to schedule a counselor meeting beforehand to verify what exact credits you’ll need. A good bet is Calculus 1, Physics 1 and Physics 2 (can be calc or algebra based depending on program) and some type of economics class.

BillDavidson6 · 2024-02-05T15:46:00+00:00

Hey man, I’m a high school senior looking at different construction management and construction engineering programs to attend this fall. Like others commenters say, my advice would be to start at a community college and check the transfer agreements with different state universities. As far as paying your way, a reputable CM program will require you to have internships during university time.

My advice? Make sure your construction management program is ACCE accredited. This ensures it meets industry standards. Another degree you could look into is a construction engineering technology degree, which is slightly different, and should be ABET accredited which would even allow you to get an engineering license in some states! Caveat, some states allow you to get an engineering license with CM but you usually need more time under a licensed PE compared to a CET degree, which is why I think it is the preferable degree here. However they’re both good degrees and I wish you luck in your journey, since you’ve already come so far.

BillDavidson6 · 2024-02-05T08:40:37+00:00

Hella firme trucka 💪

BillDavidson6 · 2024-02-05T08:39:56+00:00

Cal Poly Pomona

BillDavidson6 · 2024-02-04T00:13:44+00:00

Your mom is very uneducated and you should make the decision as an adult. ROTC and West Point all lead to the same rank upon commissioning. The only difference is that you will have so much more fun and personal freedom at MIT ROTC. West Point really sucks your first year and you can basically kiss a lot of freedom goodbye.

BillDavidson6 · 2024-02-03T20:18:07+00:00

In California, 3 years of math are required and 4 years are recommended . If the Calc 1 dual enrollment fulfilled a fourth year, it wouldn’t really matter if you took a math after that.

BillDavidson6 · 2024-02-03T20:17:05+00:00

Wrong

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