SAT Prep Courses

Based on the documentary that we have been watching in class, it has become quite apparent that the college admission process is anything but fair. First and foremost, although the SAT was designed with the intentions of creating a system that will erase the class system, it has only become a bigger instigator. It is quite clear that SAT Prep courses give students an advantage in this highly impactful test. This makes it harder for lower-income families to break out of the cycle because these courses are pretty expensive, making it not an option for many students. However, the SAT score alone is not what determines whether or not a student makes it into their desired college. They also consider GPA, extracurricular activities such as sports/volunteering, and adversity. In the case of JK, although he scored poorly on the SAT, his decent GPA, and beyond average ability to cope with adversity allowed him to be accepted. If colleges expect students who deal with a high amount of adversity to not score as well on the SAT, that means that they have higher expectations for the kids who don't. But doesn't that make the SAT Prep courses pretty much necessary for the children who were simply born into a favorable situation?