<p>In episode 12 of The Big Green Economics Podcast, Dartmouth economist Professor Bruce Sacerdote discusses the research that led Dartmouth to reinstate its SAT requirement after the test-optional era. Drawing on faculty-led analysis, the episode examines how standardized test scores predict early college success and why requiring them may better serve disadvantaged applicants.</p>

In episode 12 of The Big Green Economics Podcast, Dartmouth economist Professor Bruce Sacerdote discusses the research that led Dartmouth to reinstate its SAT requirement after the test-optional era. Drawing on faculty-led analysis, the episode examines how standardized test scores predict early college success and why requiring them may better serve disadvantaged applicants.

Why did Dartmouth bring back the SAT?

Dartmouth College is home to a unique department of economics, with faculty who combine cutting-edge research with exceptional teaching and mentoring of its undergraduate students. The Big Green Economics podcast with Gabe Gottesman '26 tells the story of the Department of Economics at Dartmouth, highlighting a professor's research in one bite-sized (10-20 minute) episode. With a fascinating story behind every research paper published, the series will be a showcase of the department and allow people who are professors in Economics, or have no experience with Economics at all, to learn more about Dartmouth's research and its professors.

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Why did Dartmouth bring back the SAT?

Why did Dartmouth bring back the SAT?