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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sorry, just adding across all high schools. Not just by school.[/quote]

It's GMU's program, not APS'. 
I really don't get all the upset about something that merely accelerates the application process - nothing else: no different eligibility requirements to attend GMU, no scholarship offer, no financial aid - just an expedited and shorter application process. Still have to "accept" and then complete an abbreviated application form, same FAFSA, still apply for any other financial aid and scholarships, still submit supplemental application requirements for specific schools (music, art, ...).

And again, this is GMU's program - not APS' initiative. I guess everyone would be happier if APS said they wouldn't participate at all.[/quote]

I’m not upset about it, but what you wrote isn’t accurate. It is automatic admission if you have a certain GPA, not just a shorter application process. And for whatever reason, the acceptance rate of APS students applying to GMU is far below the 90% overall acceptance rate (geographic diversity? Yield protection?)[/quote]

I'm the OP that previous responder commented on. APS could have definitely asked GMU that the criteria be based on FARM or SWD status, not based on home school. It would have been more equitable across the board. I don't have full understanding of this program, but if it's just automatic admission for those who attend these schools, there's a lot of (upper) middle-class, but less academically inclined kids at Wakefield and W-L that will get in before the marginalized.

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