Despite the limitations of these exams, our research shows that considering performance on the SAT/ACT substantially improves our ability to predict subsequent student success at MIT. When we have SAT/ACT scores for a student, we can more confidently assess their preparation; when we don’t, we have to look (even) harder at other factors, such as those listed in the next bullet point.
而MIT招生主任Stu Schmill也曾在招生博客中指出:“At MIT, standardized tests and challenging coursework will continue to be important in our process.(在麻省理工学院,标准化考试和具有挑战性的课程将继续在我们的流程中发挥重要作用。)”。