Goodbye OGT
By: Brittany Green
Every high school student in Ohio has to pass the Ohio Graduations Tests (OGT) in order to graduate. That’s its only purpose. The OGT tests students’ knowledge and determines if one has what it takes to graduate. Alternatively, taking the ACT acquire ones level for college. Governor Ted Strickland approves of the ACT being replaced for the OGT. He believes that taking the ACT during school will encourage young adults to take the test and further their carriers. This is more efficient than the OGT.
The OGT started in spring 2005 and has been active ever since. Every student has to pass all five sections of the OGT to be able to graduate high school. Although, what if the testing didn’t have to just be for graduating high school, but gives anyone a better possibility to enter into the college they crave. The ACT simply tests ones intelligence and generates opportunities for anyone. This could hearten children to pursue their future in good manner.
Most students consider the OGT straightforward. They pass it with no problem the first time. Furthermore, instead of students of Ohio graduating from a test proclaimed as “easy”; have them take the ACT. It will give ones child a better change to attend college and benefit them for future upbringings. Though the ACT proves excellent for the parents as well, it can convey their student with scholarships, if they do well. As beneficial as the OGT can be, it’s only complimentary for high school. The ACT can prove ones ability far beyond that. As a result, replace the OGT with the ACT. It’s a better-quality for everyone.
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