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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The way I see it, the current holistic process yields an exceptionally strong student body which results in the #1 school in America. We shouldn't just throw the entire process away because it's not perfect. We should just tweak it to achieve the desired results. The problem is lack of diversity, right? Why don't we do the current admissions process to identify the first 300 or so admittees. Then, assess the racial composition of that group, and then make the remaining selections with an eye toward balancing out the racial composition. At least this way there's more of a chance that we'll capture those prodigies out there who really need a school like TJ. If there's a legal issue with taking race into account, then we could just hold a lottery for the applicants who didn't make the first cut.[/quote]

If the goal is to increase URM enrollment while still aiming for being #1 in the country, FCPS should keep the current process but admit all of URM applicants who pass the first-round test. It will increase URM enrollment and still have enough slots left for high-achieving applicants.

This new proposal will only increase White enrollment and decrease Asian percentage. TJ will become irrelevant quickly. It will be just another Chantilly academy but located in Alexandria. Meanwhile wealthy high schools such as Maddison, McLean, Oakton, and Langley will get a boost. I can't believe the school board and SP are that stupid.

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