Credit: New York Times, October 23, 2023
The wealth effect is even more evident when one takes into account that poorer students are less likely to take the SAT test. The New York Times article points this out as well.
I’m guessing that my parents’ income rank was in the top 30-40% nationwide when I took my first SAT test 55 years ago. They had me take the test three times; unfortunately, since my parents did not get richer, my test scores did not significantly improve.
It’s one of those sets of statistics that is a jaw-dropper until it isn’t. For individuals, money is what weaponry is for nations–a distinct advantage.
Took it once. 945. Not great but enough then to get accepted at Penn State and Kent State. English was real high but math brought it down.