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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There's always someone left out.  When that someone has monetary means and a voice to complain/advocate, it gets attention.  Wherever they draw the line, people will complain.

Essentially, there's no winning in this argument, if we can even call it an argument.[/quote]

Absolutely, that's just how things work. No matter what, a selection process will never be 100% accurate and give those AAP spots out to the people most qualified, some who don't deserve it will get those spots. People will always complain no matter what[/quote]
Then why not at least make it objective so there isn't an option for bias or favors?[/quote]

College submissions have some degree of subjectivity as well. [/quote]

College admissions have a limited number of slots and have a completely different goal than gifted education.  Some degree of subjectivity is fine, but the current model is rejecting kids with 99th percentile scores when the teacher doesn't like the kid.

The most logical system would automatically admit kids above a specified score threshold on whatever ability or achievement tests they wish to use.  Then, kids below the threshold could apply and be holistically admitted through teacher ratings and portfolios.  [/quote]

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