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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Test prep was a waste because their score stayed the same.[/quote]

It does happen with some kids.  I have one that had decent tutor and 20 hours of test prep and score was the same.  That kid has ADHD/ExFunctioning issues and thus not good at test taking.  Got a 26/27 Act every time.  
2nd kid is higher stats (better grades) and went up 160 with 4 hours of test prep.  The additional 6 hours and 3 practice tests gave same results +/1 20 points.  2nd kid used the tutor to learn the "tricks" and obviously quickly figured out how to take the test.  [/quote]

Test prep to learn the "tricks"

Meritocracy indeed.

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Kid could have done the "learning the tricks" themselves, but it would have taken much longer and required them to be highly motivated and during covid they were not really motivated to do so.  The fact that only 4 hours of "tutoring" got them a 160 point bump shows they are capable of doing that themselves and are smart.  
But it is a privilege to be able to pay for the tutor.  
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