Graph demonstrating the correlation between family income and SAT score.
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This is an interesting graph. I think there is definitely a correlation between income and SAT scores: wealthier families are able to afford SAT classes for their children, and their children also do not have to work part-time etc. so they have more time to study for the SATs. However, my concern is, without the SAT, what other kinds of metrics are colleges able to look to determine who to admit? GPA is not a consistent indicator since different schools have different GPA standards. If colleges look solely at extracurricular activities, we run into the same problem, namely that wealthier families can afford to have their kids participate in more productive extracurricular activities. In my opinion, the SAT is still a relatively objective metric in comparison others. I think a solution to this problem would be to have nonprofit or governmental groups provide free SAT prep in economically disadvantaged communities.
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