you shouldn’t guess”). Many proctors simply haven’t learned how to do their
job. They are given a proctor’s manual with specific instructions on what forms
of ID are acceptable, how far apart to seat people, what to do if there’s a fire
alarm, etc. But because no one ever checks on them, they usually are left to say
and do whatever they want. Here, once again, we discover the Evil Testing
Serpent doing its foul work. It insidiously fails to insist on the quality of the
proctors it selects.
Proctors come in three varieties. The first and most prestigious model is the
Test Center Supervisor (TCS)—a popular item, but available only in limited
quantities. The TCS is in charge of the whole test center. She’s supposed to hire
all of the underling proctors, procure rooms, and maintain contact with the
College Board.
The Greek word proktos means “anus.” So does the
English word proctor.Next in the pecking order is the supervisor, the big shot in each room. The
supervisor is the dude who reads the directions in a clear and carefully