“In today’s episode, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks’s critiques the PSAT, arguing that it primarily benefits the College Board through test fees and data sales, offering minimal benefits to students. The extremely low odds of winning a National Merit Scholarship are highlighted, contrasting sharply with the College Board’s guaranteed profit. Dr. Hoerricks proposes alternative avenues for students to pursue financial aid for college, such as local scholarships, essay contests, crowdfunding, and part-time work, presenting these as more realistic and beneficial options. Finally, they connect the excessive testing culture to a broader issue of corporate influence in education, suggesting that this system prioritises profit over student well-being.”
Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/what-are-the-odds-the-testing-game
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