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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why would twice as many kids apply?  I am surprised by that.  My DD knows very few kids who applied. [/quote]

More importantly - isn't it wonderful that more kids have applied? That finally more kids have been informed and excited about the participation in the programs? More kids from lower income brackets responded? That more parents who can not afford private schools can enjoy the benefits?

You should celebrate not dwell on searching for some negatives. Everyone should apply as many kids have so much potential and never try for programs that they would thrive in. Lots of economically disadvantaged kids have brilliant minds and were lost in the process and now they are not. Do you have problem with that?[/quote]

Lots of kids applying and universal testing is a great thing.  You are right, how can anyone know if these kids are brilliant or not?  However, if for 10 magnet seats, 100 students apply and 50 qualify, then MCPS needs to do one of the two things - either expand the program to take in 40 more students, or, have a second more rigorous test for the 50 qualified students and take the top 10.

Take the best kids and don't worry about their race or SES.  How about taking the kids based on their performance and academic merit?  Oh, and how about giving all students who cannot afford it, a voucher to get "coached" by A-Plus and Dr. Li?  It seems that these Asian cram centers do a better job than MCPS in educating and preparing students, right?  Why waste money hiring consultants who come up with stupid ideas when you can take the same money and prep URM, FARMS and even middle class students through these tutoring companies?
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Are you confusing CES elementary school with HS magnets process?[/quote]

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