No. Nothing about that is “now” or “woke”. It’s basic logic. Do you have any idea how many high schools exist in this country? Do you really think the valedictorian of “BF no where inbred redneck” is going to be as qualified as a middle of the class kid from Exeter? This is why SATs exist. To get a consistent measuring tool.
“This is why SATs exist. To get a consistent measuring tool.”
But if you take competition and it’s reward away from kids what is their motivation to study any harder than necessary to get a passing grade and then have to compete for the SAT test?