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[quote=Anonymous]From FCAG:

*Semi-finalist Pool Requiring Essay Grading DOUBLED
*TJ Exam Essays & Student Information Sheet Now Make up 70% of Admission Decisions

Final Selections Based on 5 Factors:
   Factor     Min Value   Max Value  Range  Impact on  
                                                              Admission
TJ Essays       50              250        200         34.6%
SIS                 0              200        200         34.6% 
Recs             120             200         80          13.8%
Math exam    120             200         80          13.8% 
Math/sci GPA 132             150         18            3.1% 
Total             422            1000       578        100.0%

Unintended Results in Admissions:

•	Student 1: Perfect Scores on MATH, GPA, and RECS.  Received Average Grade on ESSAYS and SIS (Student Information Sheet).  REJECTED.
• 	Student 2:  Lowest Scores for All semi-finalists for MATH, GPA, and RECS.  Received Top ESSAYS and SIS Scores.  ACCEPTED.

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