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The Rant PodcastPushing Back on the NY Times & More Truths about the SAT, Grade Inflation & College AdmissionsSend us a textPrepare to have your assumptions about standardized testing turned on their head as Eloy Ortiz Oakley digs into the heart of the SAT debate with insights from Jon Boeckenstedt and Akil Bello. This riveting discussion slices through the veil of media advocacy for high-stakes exams, revealing potential biases and the untold stories behind the statistics. As we pick apart a recent New York Times piece by David Leonhardt, the episode raises questions about the College Board's influence and the reliance on flawed data in the fight to keep the SAT relevant. Our guests...2024-02-2741 minThe Rant PodcastCollege Board RantSend us a textIn this episode I share my rant about the College, the SAT and the standardized testing industry. We learned so much from Akil Bello and Jon Boeckenstedt in the Myth Busters episode, so it is amazing to me that many colleges and universities still hold on to the SAT and ACT in admissions. My Rant will get into this issue and add more fuel to the fire.2023-04-2110 min