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  They should be given more weight to certain majors and not to others. Creative writing is just that creative while medicine and law are professions that are “tested” each and every day in their work. College admissions shouldn’t be based on a free for all assessment. We are already seeing these things show discrimination due to sex, race, religion and other non standardized criterion.  Look at the Baake case and other similar ones going before the Supreme Court and in Texas. Diversity reigns not competence. This is the downfall of “higher” education.
context: Colleges don't just look at standardized tests, they also look at transcripts, extracurriculars, volunteer and work experience, letters of recommendation, and essays.
  Standardized tests don't tell the whole story, but they do serve a purpose and are an important factor. >
  
  I agree that colleges consider a variety of factors when making admissions decisions, but my argument is that standardized tests are given too much weight in the process. These tests are often used as the primary or sole measure of a student's academic abilities, when in reality they only test a narrow range of skills and knowledge. Furthermore, standardized tests are known to be culturally and economically biased, which means that students from disadvantaged backgrounds are at a disadvantage.
  I also argue that a heavy emphasis on standardized testing can have negative effects on students and teachers. It can lead to a focus on test-taking strategies rather than real learning, and create a high-pressure environment that can have detrimental effects on mental health.
  Standardized tests can serve a purpose, but they should not be the only or primary measure of student performance. A more balanced approach that takes into account a variety of factors would be more fair and accurate.