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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What a mess the application process has become.  The current rubric seems just as bad, only in different ways.[/quote]

It's not just as bad - it at least considers teacher recommendations and an on-site essay in the mix with the interview. All of which are very subjective. But hopefully in different enough ways that they will lead to slightly more logical outcomes. [/quote]

I don't agree.  Without standardized test scores in the mix, this is essentially an affirmative action-based admission system relying heavily on highly subjective measure to assess an applicant's suitability.  Once an applicant's race determined has been determined in an the interview, URMs can be identified and allowed to coast on the essay.  Teacher recommendations are generally neither here nor there (since they tend to say more about the literacy, availability and dedication of the author than anything about the kid).

Recently, my youngest competed to qualify for a spot in a suburban district's public school 7th-8th grade band (my ex lives in MoCo and we share custody).  Roughly 15% of those who auditioned were selected, after applicants auditioned behind a screen.  That's right, the adults assessing the young musicians couldn't see them. Low-income applicants were awarded extra points on audition scores.  That's the type of race-blind system I'd like to see for entry to Walls.

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NP but why do you make the assumption URMs can coast and get into the school?  Can you stop assuming the black kids at Walls are not as strong academically as the white kids? Because that is what you are ultimately claiming.[/quote]

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