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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Nah, suburban myth.  Admissions from lower performing schools are underwhelming, even with the success stories.  What's exceptional at the lower performing schools is routine at higher performing schools. [/quote]

Believe what you want, but I’ve seen firsthand that good students at lower performing schools are getting accepted to colleges that they probably wouldn’t get into if they went to a higher tier, more competitive FCPS school. They stand out. Yes, most of their graduating class go to work, community college, or trade schools but those who aim for college do very well. [/quote]

Students from lower-performing schools often face significant challenges when they reach competitive colleges, such as Ivy League institutions or UVA. For example, the top golfer at Justice High School likely wouldn't outperform even the lowest-ranked golfer at Langley High School. People often downplay the impact of wealth and academic resources, but these factors play a major role in the gap between high- and low-performing schools.  Just saying.[/quote]

Are you saying that smart kids from non-prestigious schools should not be admitted Ivys or UVA because they will encounter challenges?  I am sure these kids have had to deal with a lot of challenges in their lives already. I guess they will have to go home over breaks and work at their family’s restaurant and not get to summer at the Cape. They won’t have all the connections their peers have, but that doesn’t make them unqualified to be there. Being able to graduate from one of these top universities is life altering for these students, and their families. I am sure they can put up with a few challenges. [/quote]

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