[FarmBoy]

The whole idea of retaking standardized tests until you meet a certain bar speaks to a failure of the admissions system for athletes. Improving on your SAT or ACT is not a sign of being a better student or any smarter than you were before, it's a sign that you've learned the tricks to be a successful test taker, which has little to do with being a successful student or productive member of society, IMO. Doing things like taking extra classes or AP courses and improving your GPA is a much better proof of an applicant's devotion and scholastic aptitude. In BJS's case, it sounds like he did both. I just don't see who benefits from some kid taking standardized, at 3-4 hours per event, 6-7 times to prove he's learned the tricks.

[FarmBoy]

The whole idea of retaking standardized tests until you meet a certain bar speaks to a failure of the admissions system for athletes. Improving on your SAT or ACT is not a sign of being a better student or any smarter than you were before, it's a sign that you've learned the tricks to be a successful test taker, which has little to do with being a successful student or productive member of society, IMO. Doing things like taking extra classes or AP courses and improving your GPA is a much better proof of an applicant's devotion and scholastic aptitude. In BJS's case, it sounds like he did both. I just don't see who benefits from some kid taking standardized, at 3-4 hours per event, 6-7 times to prove he's learned the tricks.