Emi Nietfeld had a disastrous adolescence. Her two parents had mental health problems, she took psychiatric drugs, and she attended a number of different schools, including a locked facility. She learned about a SAT prep book, however, and studied and studied. She thought she hadn’t done well, but when she sent in her scores, she was actually recruited and accepted by Harvard. She also received financial aid.
Needless to say, she is a big fan of standardized tests. She points out that they really do level the playing field, and she says it is one of the reasons so many schools are again requiring applicants to submit their test scores.
She’s written a book about her experiences. It’s entitled “Acceptance” and it has received favorable reviews.
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