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[quote=Anonymous][quote]We're research scientists, and I can guarantee that my senior does not have the capabilities despite opportunity and connections! Finalists truly deserve the honor. Now are there smart and capable students who don't have the opportunity or connections? Sure, but you do realize you could say this about test prep, living in a good school district, having a supportive family or money for college, etc. It's unfair to target science competitions specifically, when inequity impacts all areas of one's life.[/quote]

Eh. I am kind of in the middle on it.  DH is an electrical engineer and I am a patent attorney with a degree in Mech E.  My son has certainly not done as well as this McLean HS student, but he's always made a strong showing in terms of science fairs and engineering competitions.  He's smart, and fairly motivated, but there is no way he would have accomplished what he did if he didn't have parents in science/technical fields to help him get on the right track in the beginning.  It's a particular skill and approach that unfortunately, most schools don't do well enough.

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