So you think that it isn't standardized because some kids have more resources than others? In that case, nothing is standardized. The game of basketball is not standardized. Yes, everyone gets 1 point for a free throw and everyone has to dribble to ball while they move, but some kids go to basketball camps and use other resources to get better. Therefore, the game of basketball is biased towards those that have resources. Some kids have access to basketball courts any time they please. Is it dishonorable to take advantage of this resource and practice basketball? If that is the case, anyone that's good at anything is dishonorable.
Your daughter is dishonorable if she made any preparation for the ACT because she took advantage of a resource that not everyone has.
EVERYTHING is biased towards those that have more resources. That doesn't mean nothing is standardized.
You are correct, the game of basketball or playing therein is not standardized. You can go to camp all you want, but few become Lebron James. You can practice standardized test skills as much as possible, but the result won't assure academic excellence. You just did better on a test.
Then again, but for a small and select few, improved basketball skill will not get you into a SA.
Practicing endless your free throw shooting doesn't make you a basketball player any more that practicing endlessly the SAT will make you a good officer.
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