Standardized testing is a downfall for many students but also an opportunity for many others. Standardized tests have their advantages and disadvantages. This can be a make or break factor in getting into the colleges you hope to attend or the scholarships you want to win. Some people may have their opinions on the test, whether they hate it or not, but the fact is that it is here to stay. What exactly is a standardized test, you may ask, it's a test that measures the knowledge of different students. There are many standardized tests in many different forms. High school standardized tests include the SAT, ACT, and the dreaded FCAT. There are also standardized tests in many different fields such as medical (MCAT) or the standardized test needed to get into law school (LSAT). Most of these tests are necessary to gain admission to a certain school you want to go to or to get a scholarship. There are many reasons why we have standardized tests today. States use it to compare a student's abilities and skills. We also perform standardized tests...