tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550222691875074441.post1085850749804298899..comments2024-01-30T05:25:56.085-07:00Comments on A Teacher's View: Kentucky Reconsiders Diplomasmmazenkohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06602797515366983639noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550222691875074441.post-551759943088799752009-07-14T06:51:17.940-06:002009-07-14T06:51:17.940-06:00We already have college-entrance exams - ACT, PSAT...We already have college-entrance exams - ACT, PSAT, SAT, SAT II, AP, Placement exams, etc.<br /><br />However, some colleges will take anyone's money, so they will enroll all, knowing some will never finish. They may just want the cash, or they may believe in the "late bloomer" status of kids.<br /><br />Secondly, there is the problem of the arbitrary nature or such "tests." Until someone designs the perfect test, colleges won't put all their faith in the College Boardmmazenkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06602797515366983639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550222691875074441.post-19673235600116883852009-07-14T06:02:07.478-06:002009-07-14T06:02:07.478-06:00Better still would be the idea of a college entran...Better still would be the idea of a college entrance exam. It would lessen the need for remedial classes in college. Perhaps we would see several 12-year-olds qualifying and several 18-year-olds out in the dust that way, but it seems more equitable as an A from one school is certainly not equivalent to an A from another.<br /><br />I don't think "national standards" would change this. I also have to wonder if the schools don't have a vested interest in that money, that they also would keep programs like this very quiet.<br /><br />Interesting thought, though! At least something new on the table. :]Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.com