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I like the holistic approach. I don’t think a high score should automatically get you in. There are always ways to beat the test. I think looking at work samples and teacher comments is important too.[/quote]

I think the holistic approach is the reason so many slightly above average kids are in AAP, slowing down the curriculum for everyone else.  UMC kids with involved parents who are providing enrichment are going to have relatively strong classroom performance and better work products, which in turn gets them into programs like AAP.  [/quote].

You can think that but who knows if it is at all true. Just like I can think that a holistic approach is more likely to create an inquisitive, lively, and vibrant classroom full of intelligent kids who engage and discuss and learn. Instead of a room or robot test takers who obediently do as they are told and are intelligent but yield a dull learning environment. And who will be the same great test takers in virtually any environment.

FTR I am essentially playing devil’s advocate since my child does have high test scores but also doesn’t suffer from a holistic approach that shows strengths and characteristics DC has that tests don’t show. I’m not a this side or that side or sour grapes position.[/quote]

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