Standardized Testing

Maybe it is because I'm studying for the PSAT right now (or at least trying to), but I have been finding all these required standardized testings to be unnecessary. I know colleges need some way of deciphering who is better fit for their college or who should qualify for scholarships, but I find so many tests to become so overwhelming. I know I speak for most when I say the whole college process has become very close and very stressful. I was listing out some requirements the colleges I'm looking at require: SAT, ACT, 2 SAT subject tests, and AP credits to redeem. I wish I would have started all this studying and test taking earlier. I feel like all these years, and you would think I would feel prepared, but no, of course not. Life's not that easy, and if it was I wouldn't be ranting right now. I know colleges need a system to "judge" us by, but can't they limit it to one test or base it over my academic achievements throughout the years? Kids' time is very limited and the last thing we want is something else we have to study or prepare for. I just wish they could take into consideration all of the other things our lives are filled with. I hope all this hard work pays off later. I would hate to be the one who regretted not putting enough effort into my high-school years and having to restart my planning process. Well as much as I would love to blab about how much I hate standardized testings and the whole college process, I think my time would be better spent if I went to go put some study time into my PSAT.