Anyone from Carson Middle receive AMC 8 results?
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Anonymous
How would they work against an applicant? |
Anonymous
But the school would have to proctor it. |
Anonymous
Not necessarily; many who have received these awards the previous year list them in their essay. |
Anonymous
1. Equity, not all students have ability top participate and have $$ for enrichment. Most these students preprare for years through outside enrichment. This puts other kids at disadvantage whose parents do not spend $$$. 2. Not all school participates |
Anonymous
| Kids who do AMC prob want TJ. |
Anonymous
Simple. Longfellow or Carson kid who doesn't mention math contests in their essay is viewed as an unprepped, natural talent. The Longfellow or Carson kid who qualifies for AIME is viewed as the product of privilege and heavy enrichment. We can gloss over the fact that the kid who doesn't mention math contests either did poorly or isn't that into STEM, and that even with all of the prep in the world, many 8th graders are incapable of qualifying for AIME. |
Anonymous
90 kids at the local middle school. |
Anonymous
| The act of practicing a sport and investing in coaching can be likened to practicing math. While a child who dedicates time to practicing a sport is likely to see improvements compared to someone who does not, it does not guarantee that everyone who trains will become a professional athlete. This same principle applies to practicing math, so it's important not to complain about the process. |
Anonymous
Ahh don’t worry about it, Westfields is better anyways. |