> some people have access to private tutors who "teach the test" and others don't, not "some people study harder than others". And there is absolutely truth to that.
There is truth to the fact that some students have better access to study the test than others, but in my recollection, it really doesn't help those kids very much. I'm sorry I don't have any sources off hand, but I remember it being something like that all the extra prep will add maybe 10-30 points to the SAT.
To put another way: a dumb rich kid with private tutors will still score lower than a bright poor kid who takes the test with no prep.
There is truth to the fact that some students have better access to study the test than others, but in my recollection, it really doesn't help those kids very much. I'm sorry I don't have any sources off hand, but I remember it being something like that all the extra prep will add maybe 10-30 points to the SAT.
To put another way: a dumb rich kid with private tutors will still score lower than a bright poor kid who takes the test with no prep.