Indeed, contrary to Liz, and the popular opinion of many intellectuals, the tests are surprisingly good. There is an enormous amount of data on the predictive power of the SAT. For example, people in science careers overwhelmingly scored in 90th percentile in the SAT or GRE math test. And the tests predict earnings, occupational choice, doctoral degrees, the prestige of one's degree, the probability of having a tenure-track position, and the number of patents. Moreover this predictive power is the same for men and for women. As for why there is that underprediction of grades — a slight under-prediction, one-tenth of a standard deviation — the Educational Testing Service did a study on that phenomenon, and were able to explain the mystery by a combination of the choice of major, which differs between the sexes, and the greater conscientiousness of women.
We've discussed this issue, and classes throughout her major can be a mixed bag, although typically fewer girls are generally there. I'm majoring in econ, and there are WAY more ladies hanging around the business college, but that may have a lot to do with business degrees being the initial default degree. No idea on what a ratio would be there, though.
. I see more than enough Bishoptl and Blackace, I need some variety in my moderation.