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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Clearly, if there are 21000+ in the top 1% of the existing standardized tests, there needs to be a more discriminating standardize test, one that opens up the field for the most academically elite.

But in reality, what will happen, is that those with the chops to do so will work without degrees, as the signal offered by degrees offered by universities that have diluted their brand will increasingly only be honored by institutions who have enough moat to pay for employees who are valued for their identity rather than their performance. [/quote]

I don't know how many times we have to repeat that the US university system is not really focused on finding "the most academically elite" kids. A handful of schools are, many schools in other parts of the world are, but it's just not how the US system is oriented.

Continuing to argue that it should be is fine, but also not really going to result in change because your goal is not shared by the admissions committees of our country's elite educational institutions. [/quote]

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