A look into my rational argument

 I decided to write about standardized tests for my ration argument essay. It took me a long time to find a topic that I was interested in writing about. I finally came across this topic and it means a lot to me. I understand that there are 2 sides to this argument. One side being standardized testing is useful and should be used when applying to college. The other side being standardized testing should not be used for applying to college. Before doing much research I believe that standardized tests should not be used for applying to college. That is just my opinion right now. I think this because I am TERRIBLE at standardized tests. I am not afraid to say that and I am also not ashamed to say it. All my friends in high school knew that my SAT scores were awful, and I really didn’t care. I knew that I wouldn’t be using my scores to apply to college anyway. North Central did not require SAT or ACT scores, which I was very thankful for. Instead of requiring these scores, North Central required a written essay. I only applied to 2 schools because I knew that I was going to go to North Central so the whole SAT stress really did not apply to me. However, I watched a lot of my friends stress over it and prepare for the SAT/ACT for YEARS. I never even took the ACT because I never saw the point. I’m awful at science and math and never felt the need. I hate doing things that seem like busy work and that is what the SAT felt like when I took the test. I probably took the SAT (including practice SATs) at least 7 times. I am interested to see what research says and I am excited to see the other point of view and get better. understanding of these standardized tests.