According to Hacker News discussion today, a job application asked for candidates' SAT scores—test scores from high school. The practice has raised questions about hiring fairness and effectiveness. Critics argue that high school test scores may not reflect adult professional capability, and the requirement may inadvertently filter for age, since older workers may not have access to their scores or remember them. Self-reported SAT scores also can't be verified for candidates over their mid-twenties. The unusual requirement highlights broader questions about what hiring practices actually measure.

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