The Student Voice

White, Asian-American and affluent students commonly take the SAT more than once, but disadvantaged students are less likely to, and it’s holding them back.

Some critics said two items on the newly revamped exam were unfair to girls, but College Board officials said the test had been thoroughly vetted, leading to scores that showed no bias.

To get into elite colleges, one must train for standardized tests with the intensity of an athlete.