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History of Standardized Tests in the United States Since 1926, the SAT has been the go-to test for assessing college readiness. In 1959, the ACT was introduced to the standardized testing sphere for college admissions. Since then, and before 2020, colleges and universities relied on the ACT and SAT as cornerstones of college admissions. Though both tests evolved over time, each emphasized the importance of students to improve standardized test scores. Traditionally, these tests are…