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SATs/standardized tests

Stephen Brint: Distinguished professor of Sociology. Brint has written articles and books on standardized testing and its role in higher education. He is especially interested in solving education inequalities associated with racial and social class gaps. brint@ucr.edu

David Funder: Distinguished professor of Psychology. Studies standardized test success vs. conscientiousness (GPA). His research asserts that high school GPAs and peer ratings of conscientiousness are better predictors of college GPAs than the SATs. david.funder@ucr.edu

Uma Jayakumar: Associate professor, Graduate School of Education. Expert on standardized tests, admissions and selection processes, test prep, college access, and affirmative action. uma.jayakumar@ucr.edu