SAT testing company to add 'disadvantage' score to some students' exams

Personal opinion: While disadvantaged backgrounds deserve consideration, some college admission committees already do that. Essay portions of applications are where potential students can write about their life circumstances (e.g. first in family to college, overcoming poverty, immigrant family, military veteran experiences, etc.). It is there that one can express their holistic background.

It should not be with standardized testing...

I saw this tonight, MSgt (Join to see) I completely reject the notion of this adversity score. Adversity scores don’t apply toward success in the business world, they won’t keep you alive in the military world, and they shouldn’t figure into the educational world.

I'm not quite sure where to go with this one. While there is some merit to the idea that a wealthier, better-prepared student ought to do better on the test... I don't know. Can't really wrap my head around it well enough. Need some more time to think on it.