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209 Not-So-Standardized Testing | Akil Bello, Testing Expert

209 Not-So-Standardized Testing | Akil Bello, Testing Expert

Update: 2022-04-29
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Despite the widespread adoption of test optionality, families continue to spend jaw-dropping sums on test prep to improve their students' chances. But are the tutors, classes, books and software actually worth the investment?


Akil Bello—a test prep expert best known for his appearance Netflix's "Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal"—joins us to explore standardized testing's costs, benefits and hidden inequities.


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209 Not-So-Standardized Testing | Akil Bello, Testing Expert

209 Not-So-Standardized Testing | Akil Bello, Testing Expert

Articulating - An Independent School Podcast