The ACT and SAT: No Longer Just College Admission Tests
How are states using the ACT and SAT to measure college and career readiness, and what impact do statewide testing policies have on student participation and scores?
This SREB policy brief examines changes in ACT and SAT participation and performance from 2008 to 2013, including the effects of statewide testing requirements and school accountability policies. It highlights increased access to college admission tests, particularly among Black and Hispanic students, and explores the challenges states face in closing achievement gaps while expanding opportunities for students.