[Glyptodon]

So just to be clear, I guess the issue isn't so much SAT or placement tests as it is that there's no functional baseline level of knowledge without some kind of entry exam, and without that there's no functional boundary on the starting place or length of time it will take to get a degree. So some level of entry exam is needed to avoid rebuilding a new remedial version of K12 education inside of every four year college?

I think the focus on the SAT as a mechanism for this detracts from this as the SAT isn't really an designed to sus out topical placement, right?

[J37T3R]

It's at least a standard, and that's the important part. Narrow down what exactly the best way to tell is later, the SAT fits the bill of good enough to re-impliment quickly.

[charlieyu1]

I’d say written tests is a common thing in many countries, and at college age you really should be doing more than multiple choices

[Glyptodon]

I agree with that, but it sounds more like a college readiness certificate concept than a competitive exam concept.