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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]"While it may be a valid measure, that does not mean it is objective; rather, it may only suggest that Sidwell/STA place a greater emphasis on test scores in the admissions process. Good scores for entry likely support good NMSF rates down the road. Certainly that is the case with TJ. Again, this is not criticism of any of the schools, there is certainly nothing wrong with great NMSF."

Isn't that a little like saying, Sidwell may be just as good at sports as GP but GP places a greater emphasis on athleticism in the admissions process? I guess I don't follow your logic. [/quote]

Precisely.  The comment simply questions whether the standard is truly objective.  Test scores are not the be all end all but if you admit better test takers,  you produce better test takers.  To then pick one aspect of education (standardized testing) and cite is as objective doesn't establish anything if the underlying assumption (that admissions at one school places a greater emphasis on standardized testing) is true.  Often on these boards I see TJ crowing about test results compared to privates but that really misses the point.  I think the same holds true here.  [/quote]

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