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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]“ Why is preparing for a test a dirty word? How is this different from preparing for any standardized test? How is this different from training for a sport or a music competition, where parents do spend a lot of money?”

Because I thought the intent of TJ was to serve the kids that “need” that crazy tough program not that have won a prize by preparing hard enough to get there.

As to the quotas approach - something specifically race based like that is illegal. [/quote]

Mainly because it unfairly benefits the wealthy, not the gifted. It also leans more to admitting kids whose parents care more about them going to TJ rather than the kids. [/quote]
Yes, exactly. Unfortunately, we will never even become aware of many gifted students due to the wealth disparity. I have actually experienced this first hand as a student. Many of my wealthier classmates paid for every prep class under the sun, and as a result most were accepted into the colleges, law schools, and grad schools of their choices. Growing up, I was not wealthy, I never took a prep course and still ended up fairly successful, though not as successful as my wealthy classmates. Most who prepped honestly weren’t exceptional students in any way, but are now attorneys or PhDs. Even as a HS student , I felt sadness envy that my friends were able to afford prep classes, while I had to just study my ass off and hope for the best. The prepping obviously gave them an edge over everyone who didn’t have the same advantages. It’s completely unfair, and anyone who fails to realize this either has their head in the sand or simply doesn’t care because it will never affect them. Well, just realize that you are basically paying to excel at these standardized tests. I would just love to see the results without any prep courses. [/quote]

Whites are the most wealthy in this country by a mile.  Not even close.  [/quote]
I am white and I grew up in poverty. My minority friends’ families had way more money than my family. It’s convenient to believe that all white people are wealthy isn’t it?[/quote]

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