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SAT scandal to lead to beefed-up security

The cheating scandal at Great Neck North HS has caused the College Board to tighten security worldwide for The Scholastic Assessment Tests. Videojournalist: Jim Staubitser (Oct. 25, 2011)

A security crackdown on millions of students taking the SAT is coming, with stricter identity checks of test-takers and stronger sanctions against cheaters, test officials and state lawmakers said Tuesday.

At a legislative hearing punctuated by sharp exchanges with critical state senators, SAT officials who earlier had insisted security measures were adequate promised a sweeping review. Digital...

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