Is The SAT An IQ Test? Jordan Peterson’s Opinion on the SAT And LSAT As IQ Tests

Is the SAT an IQ Test? The SAT and LSAT are two of the most popular intelligence tests used today. They are both widely accepted as accurate measures of intelligence, but there is some debate over whether or not they are actually IQ tests. Jordan Peterson, a well-known psychologist and professor at the University of Toronto, has stated that the SAT and LSAT are what’s known as crystalized IQ tests, in that they aren’t based on a multi-factor model exam in as specific of a manner as a typical IQ test is, however they are a test based on what your crystalized intelligence is on a certain subject.

In another interview, Peterson went on to explain this, but before he could get started, he basically waved it off and said “it’s an IQ test. SAT, LSAT all that, IQ test. The correlation between IQ scores is like .8” and you can completely tell that that is the case with most standardized tests by how you look at scores and who scores on what exam.

Is The SAT An IQ Test? The Best Study Methods To Bump Up Your Score

Most people believe that the SAT is an IQ test. This is not the case in full; however, the SAT does measure your aptitude in certain areas. The main focus of the SAT is to measure your reading and writing skills, as well as your mathematical ability.

There are a few different ways to study for the SAT. One is to go the prep course option, which I actually would not recommend, and the other is to practice test, practice test, and practice test some more. When I was in high school, I scored the equivalent of around a 1200 on my SAT, which gives me an IQ of about 120. I also put 0 effort into studying and did not care about the test in the slightest, so I easily could have scored a 1400 or a 1500 had I put more effort into it, meaning my IQ is around 135 or 140. I am too cheap to take an IQ test, because it is basically useless, so really who the heck cares. I am not big on respecting people who run around bragging about their IQ, especially because in my field, more importance is generally placed on things like hard work, people skills and sales skills.

How I Would Study For The SAT If I Had to Do It Again, Is The SAT An IQ Test?

If I had to study for the SAT again, I would definitely approach it differently. For starters, I would actually study! I would find a good prep book and work through it diligently. I would also take practice tests under timed conditions to get used to the pressure of the real test. In addition, I would try to find some tips on passing the SAT mathematics portion of the exam, as this is most definitely my weak spot. I may even go as far as to re-take Algebra I and II Honors and Geometry, in order to perfect my math skills as much as possible. As I am thinking back to the test, most of the math was geometry and reasoning type problems, so I think this would have helped quite a good bit.

How to Crush the SAT Reading Portion of the Exam

The best way to approach the SAT reading section is to be prepared. This means knowing what types of questions will be asked and familiarizing yourself with the format of the test. The College Board website offers a practice test as well as tips on how to improve your score. In addition, I would recommend getting a good night’s sleep before the exam, and while I know that sounds completely cliché, studies have been done that show that it literally affects your reading speed and comprehension!

Spending time on the actual Reading Comprehension problems of the exam, for me, I think would have been the deal breaker that would have gotten me up to the 1400 or 1500 score range, and that may have given me a shot at hitting an Ivy League University. And while going back and taking the SAT, or even the GMAT or writing the LSAT isn’t exactly on my bucket list anymore, it would have been cool to see where my path landed if I had gone to Harvard University for my BA. Hope you enjoyed reading, how would you change your study methods if you had to take the SAT again? Comment down below and let us know.

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