But the person who scored well on an SAT will not necessarily be the best doctor or the best lawyer or the best businessman. These tests do not measure character, leadership, creativity, perseverance.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Standardized test scores do not guarantee success in professions requiring interpersonal skills or creativity.
- In plain terms
- SAT scores don't predict who will be the best doctor or lawyer.
- What can you take from it?
- Measure character and perseverance, not just test scores.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What qualities matter most in a leader?
- How do we measure potential accurately?
Another view
Tests may still correlate with some forms of professional success.
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