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	2004-02-05 - Weird News Wireless Flash News Shakespeare Would Have Flunked The SAT

New York, NY (WFN) -- If Shakespeare were a high school student today, he'd have a slim chance of getting into the college of his choice based on how he'd score on the SAT's essay section. That's what the test prep pros at The Princeton Review discovered after grading the Bard's writing using the same criteria used for the new essay segment of the college entrance exam -- which will go into effect next March. Using the new standards, Shakespeare's famous "All the world's a stage" passage from "As You Like It" would score the world's most famous writer a measly two points out of a possible six. By contrast, a section from Unabomber Ted Kaczynski's infamous manifesto would merit a perfect six. It isn't just a fluke. The Princeton Review also tested the great writers Ernest Hemingway and Gertrude Stein and found they'd score a three and a one, respectively. Princeton Review founder John Katzman says this experiment proves the College Board's grading standards for writing reward students for following rules rather than for their creativity. Weird news story link: Just copy and paste the following code into your page. <a href="http://www.ncbuy.com/news/2004-02-05/101008862.html">Shakespeare Would Have Flunked The SAT</a> Faye is back and puzzling her way through even more enchanted realms in this mesmerizing sequel to Dream Chronicles! Experience the enhanced game play and vivid graphics of the updated online version of America's #1 game show!     More Weird News From 2004-02-05 The day's offbeat stories from around the world. • Aliens Are Using You As A Super Computer • Flash Lites: Rip 'N' Read Pop Culture Recap • Pixies Reunite For U.S./European Tour • Movie Producers Barking Up The Right Tree With Benji • Call Mama On Valentine's Day For Dating Advice • Oh Soy! Clothing Made From Tofu • Flower Business Is Blooming For Men • Will Ali Museum Be The Greatest Tourist Attraction Ever? • Shakespeare Would Have Flunked The SAT • Search For World's Largest Snake Crawls On • Around The Weird: Bizarre News Briefs   « Current Weird News Stories

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