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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] [quote=Anonymous]

It's a big secret, and I wonder why they are so secretive about the stats.[/quote]

One of the most intelligent comments on this thread. Someone should get this. Journalists are you out there?[/quote]

As an Asian-American parent, I am very interested in knowing how these acceptance rates are determined. While Asian-American students do have a large representation within HGC and magnet programs, a huge majority of Asian-Americans are not taken in the programs, perhaps for the sake of diversity.  The admissions should be based on merit.

Yes, accessibility is an issue and so MCPS must test all students in 3rd grade at school first - as that would be the fairest thing for everyone.  But, lets stop penalizing Asian-Americans for working hard. [/quote]

On the one hand, there are lots more super-bright  Asian-American students and white students than spots (according to DCUM).

On the other hand, it is impossible to increase the proportion of black students and Hispanic students without admitting unqualified students based on their race/ethnicity (also according to DCUM).

Is there an explanation for this apparent contradiction that doesn't involve the idea that the fraction of black students and Hispanic students who are super-bright is lower than the fraction of Asian-American and white students who are super-bright?

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Yes, the proportion of black and Hispanic kids that are super bright is lower than the proportion of Asian and white students that are super bright.  Every single IQ/aptitude/achievement test out there shows this.  It's not even open for debate.  The cause of this is very contentious, but the fact that the gap exists is really beyond question.[/quote]

OK, people who are complaining that MCPS is watering down the application magnet programs and lowering the caliber of the students --  the PP immediately above is who is on your side, here. How do you feel about that?[/quote]

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