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[quote=Anonymous][quote]It's possible there's some truth to this but it just isn't all that special. Sure, it's likely something like 1.5 out of 100 kids in that catchment score 99%+ and other places it's closer to 1.2 out of 100. Overall, I'd suspect the kids or similar to their counterparts elsewhere in the county but simply receive more outside enrichment. There's a reason Dr. Li does drop off and pick up at this school. There's nothing wrong with that; however, don't confuse diligence with intelligence.[/quote]

No, the concentration of 99% kids in this catchment is much higher and out of whack compared to other ones.

MAP tests academic performance. It is not an IQ test so kids who are more advanced in their skills and knowledge will do better. They predictably do better when given more advanced work because they have demonstrated the ability to learn independently and accelerate. Diligence is also a high predictor of success at the CES programs.

IQ is not solely determined by genetics. Your IQ changes over time. Your brain is like a muscle in the sense that if you use it more frequently it will make more connections. I think that people confuse the statements that you can't prep for IQ tests with you have no control over your IQ. You can't prep for an IQ test by cramming the night before and memorizing facts. You can improve your IQ and score higher on subsequent IQ tests by using your brain more. From a genetic standpoint, the area is filled with high IQ parents mostly with advanced degrees in science, medicine and engineering as opposed to areas that have a greater mix of parental education and IQ.

Combine smart genes and hard work to exercising their brains and you get Cold Spring. [/quote]

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