If the SAT is fair, why don some minority students do as well on the SAT as white students? Why can performance vary by family-income groups?
The disparity in average scores among some student subgroups reflects the unfortunate reality that there is a great disparity in educational opportunities for students across the United States. These inequities are reflected in all standardized test scores, regardless of which test is administered. If a fair national benchmark such as the SAT reveals disparate score averages, this is a call to take action to ensure equal opportunity and access to education for all students. The College Board is very concerned about equity and is committed to improving educational access for all students. Each year, the College Board helps more than seven million students make a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness, connection and success — including the SAT and the Advanced Placement Program®. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators and schools. The College Board established the Ad
