Historical Events tagged with "admissions"

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Education & Academia

First SAT Exam Administered by College Board

June 23rd, 1926 98 years ago

The College Board introduced the SAT to standardize college admissions assessments. Initially taken by 8,000 students at 500 high schools across the USA, it aimed to measure students' readiness for college. This standardized test quickly became a critical component of the college admissions process, reflecting the growing emphasis on measurable academic performance.

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