SAT Is Back. But Is There a Better Alternative?

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Jeremy Tate, founder of the Classic Learning Test, argues that the SAT has become insufficiently rigorous and launched his own exam as an alternative. Tate frames his mission in sweeping terms, claiming he's engaged in "a battle to save Western civilization." The Classic Learning Test emphasizes classical texts and philosophical questions, positioning itself against what Tate sees as the dumbing-down of standardized testing. As colleges reconsider test requirements and students seek options beyond the traditional SAT, Tate's venture represents a growing challenge to the College Board's longtime dominance in college admissions.