Intelligence on standardized test scores

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How smart are you really? Through several decades American society has based intelligence on standardized test scores. In reference to attending some colleges, there is a required SAT score. In reference to attending some graduate school programs, there is a required GRE score. In reference to attending most law schools, there is a required LSTAT. In reference to attending most business schools, there is a required GMAT. Additionally, licensing boards require standardized tests (i.e., licensed professional counselors are required to take the National Counselor Exam, Licensed Nurses are required to the NCLEX).

What is the purpose of these exams? How do these exams affect who actually are employed in the field? Is this helpful to certain professions? Is this harmful to professions? Please explain your answers.

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