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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Upenn isn't a meritocracy?  yea, no kidding.  Of course legacies who donate or are important VIP people and major donors who are contributing in the mid six figures and up have kids get in if they are remotely qualified.  I imagine they arent accepting kids with 1200 SAT and 2.8GPA, but if your DD has a 3.6 from a good private with a 1400+ SAT and you are making million dollar donations she will get in, even if an unhooked kid from the same school would still be a maybe with a 3.9 GPA and 1550+ SAT.  LIFE ISN'T FAIR CONNECTIONS MATTER NONE OF THIS IS SHOCKING.[/quote]

There is also no evidence that a higher GPA/SAT would matter in your ability to do the work or thrive in the working world. [/quote]

Actually, studies show a higher SAT is a better predictor of employment earnings than the actual college you attend.  So, yes, there is evidence of a correlation between SAT and thriving in the working world. [/quote]

No, just like IQ there is a sweet spot and outliers on the top and bottom do not perform well and actually may perform worse when put in a hyper competitive environment like an Ivy where they are "mediocre".

Those with high but not extreme scores and a 2ndary skill like sports/arts/etc perform the highest because they have 2 avenues for their success, social life and esteem. [/quote]

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