Preston Williams test score flagged by NCAA

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thebjd said:
It is an exam. It is not an IQ test at all.
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Correct. IQ tests are quite different from standardized testing. They deal more with processing, problem-solving, and higher mental tasks. The SAT and ACT are more geared toward evaluating basic language arts, math, and science knowledge.
 
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I dont look at other fan bases sites but please someone give me some similar examples of recent problems with Alabamas unparalleled monstrosity of recruiting. I mean seriously all their top recruits are scholars?! Just please someone give us some examples bc I need an equalizer after this bomb and I think others might appreciate the examples as well
 
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Not sure if mentioned yet but this is the same thing that happened to Joe Henderson last year except I believe it happened later in the process. The final result was Henderson retook the ACT and did not reach the score necessary to remain eligble. He's currently in JUCO. I'm hoping that PW isn't on the same trajectory but it's an identical situation.
 
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volger said:
I didn't mean to like this post. I wanted to quote it. WTF does respecting women have a lick to do about taking a college entrance exam? Or drugs and alcohol for that matter.
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You don't want his answer. He's VN's resident window licker.
 
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I have no idea where the alleged score of 9 is coming from, but if it is true, it's not safe to leave him alone. And he could probably not find his way to the complex everyday.
 
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chargervol said:
I agree on everything else but hear that they are considering penalizing Virginia Tech. for what NC has done. Just how mad they are over it. :)

What's the old saying? NCAA got so mad at KY, they decided to sanction Louisville.
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Cleveland State...think that was a Tarkanian quote.
 
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volquest86 said:
Apparently he must re-take the ACT, leaving his practice status in jeopardy.... - per Jimmy Hyams
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I am not high on Hyams but even less so on the NCAA. It is clear they play favorites, procrastinate and otherwise serve no useful purpose.If college Presidents had a back bone they would eliminate the over site and set up their own policing. But they are gutless wonders who are really paper pushers.
 
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Lot of speculation on this thread. I'll give you some real world data...

My son took the ACT last year and scored below where he should have based on his 3.3 GPA. We paid for a tutor that basically taught him how to take the test. He took the test 6 months later and gained 6 points.
 
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A kid works his a$$ off to improve his test score on the ACT, and he is rewarded by having his score "flagged" even though the only indicator that their might be a problem is the fact that the kid improved his score "too much." The kid who worked his a$$ off is presumed guilty of cheating with no evidence whatsoever? This kind of stuff is what really ticks me off about the NCAA.
 
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bhouston79 said:
A kid works his a$$ off to improve his test score on the ACT, and he is rewarded by having his score "flagged" even though the only indicator that their might be a problem is the fact that the kid improved his score "too much." The kid who worked his a$$ off is presumed guilty of cheating with no evidence whatsoever? This kind of stuff is what really ticks me off about the NCAA.
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It's unAmerican
 
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I think the NCAA should take a test. Aside from that I don't see what all the fuss is about passing a ACT test anyway. 75% of college students are dumber when they come out than they were when they went in.
 
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Sadly in today's cheating and instant gratification society, you always have to be wary of cheating.

We did a recent anonymous study of Nursing school students, and 90% of them said they had cheated at some point on a paper, test, or exam.

Cheating has been so bad on the Nclex, that kids are required to submit fingerprints and a palm vein scan for entrance to the exam, and for re admittance after any breaks.

We had a kid on my high school team who had a full ride scholarship to Michigan, he took his first ACT and scored a 12, he needed to score atleast a 17, so he gave someone his drivers license, and the other kid took the test for him and scored a 21. He was also flagged by the NCAA, and required to retest, and scored a 15, and was deemed ineligible and had to attend juco.

I've also seen kids flagged and score appropriately on the retest and everything was fine.

Point being, if it was him who really took the exam, a point fluctuation of 2-3 points either way is normal, so if it was him he should be fine retesting
 
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McDad said:
My daughter voluntarily took the ACT again. Score moved from 27 to 31. That was with about 4-6 hours of study per week plus a private tutor.

Someone taking a monumental jump is suspicious. But i can see a person pulling it off with lots of prep, tutoring, etc.
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Guessing is allowed. All multiple choice. You never know. When in doubt, go with "B".:crazy:
 
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volgrad500 said:
I have no idea where the alleged score of 9 is coming from, but if it is true, it's not safe to leave him alone. And he could probably not find his way to the complex everyday.
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The score came out of thin air from the Gator troll posing as a Vol fan.
 
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UT_Tix79 said:
Sadly in today's cheating and instant gratification society, you always have to be wary of cheating.

We did a recent anonymous study of Nursing school students, and 90% of them said they had cheated at some point on a paper, test, or exam.

Cheating has been so bad on the Nclex, that kids are required to submit fingerprints and a palm vein scan for entrance to the exam, and for re admittance after any breaks.

We had a kid on my high school team who had a full ride scholarship to Michigan, he took his first ACT and scored a 12, he needed to score atleast a 17, so he gave someone his drivers license, and the other kid took the test for him and scored a 21. He was also flagged by the NCAA, and required to retest, and scored a 15, and was deemed ineligible and had to attend juco.

I've also seen kids flagged and score appropriately on the retest and everything was fine.

Point being, if it was him who really took the exam, a point fluctuation of 2-3 points either way is normal, so if it was him he should be fine retesting
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Cool story bro. None of those examples have anything to do with Preston Williams. So in your world how many times should a person test to prove that their score is valid? Seems to me with all of the neanderthals that made it to other programs without 'retesting' the NCAA seems to pick and choose who they go after,

As for a little tin foil hat activity for all of you conspiracy theorists out there. I'm sure Preston ruffled some feathers at Auburn with his antics that led to his visit being cut short. Who is Auburn's new compliance director? None other than Dave Didion the former Director of enforcement for the NCAA. I'm not saying this is what went down, but it's obvious with all of Auburn's grade cover ups, church funds, guns, and synthetic weed issues something is going on with the NCAA and the school located on the Plains.
 
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BigOrangeTrain said:
Good grief. The ACT/SAT is not a very difficult exam. It's not like the MCAT or LSTAT. What is wrong with young people these days? Is it really that difficult to study, stay away from drugs/alcohol and have respect for women?
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It's actually hard. Combine that with the time restrictions and I'm not shocked people score sub 20. I struggled a lot of portions like science where they don't even talk about applicable science.
 
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