Two of Noble's most notable college performances came in 1923.

His professional career, however, did not mirror his college performance and he was released after two seasons.

The purpose of the S.A.T. is to predict college performance.

And the informality and price - often free - of college performances are added attractions.

And it is far less predictive of college performance than most people - including admissions officers - believe.

Walton's college performance led to predictions that Walton would be pro basketball's next great player.

But the fact is that the tests consistently underestimate the college performance of women as compared with men.

Rather, it is the male superiority at various spatial and mathematical aptitudes that correlate with college performance.

"I just want to hug you because my friend died," a woman said after a college performance.

The SAT is rather a test of mental dexterity, one element among many in predicting college performance.