History: June 17 (#1)

History: June 17 (#1)
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June 17, 1901 The College Board introduces its first standardized test, the forerunner to the SAT.

Commentary

Commentary

On June 17, in the year 1901: The College Board introduces its first standardized test, the forerunner to the SAT. The SAT is a standardized test widely used fo r college admissions in the United States. Why June 17, 1901 matters: The College Board introduces its first standardized test, the forerunner to the SAT. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: June 17, 1901 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: The College Board introduces its first standardized test, the forerunner to the SAT. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAT (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)