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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Another idiot who doesn’t believe that a student can take the test cold and succeed.  What’s your connection to TJHSST again?[/quote]

Does seeing the format of the questions help at all? 
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It wasn't just seeing the format. Many claimed they saw the actual questions ahead of time. [/quote]

That's a great reason to eliminate the Quant-Q.  It doesn't explain why the process was gutted to the point that it's impossible to distinguish between a highly gifted kid and a somewhat above average one.  They could have retained a baseline proficiency test, teacher recommendations, more substantial problem solving essays, credit for notable accomplishments etc. while still minimizing the impact of extreme prep.  [/quote]

Notable accomplishments of an incoming 8th grader (when apps are submitted) :roll: Much of that is parent driven and cost money that many kids don't have.[/quote]
Way to pick one tiny detail and latch onto it as if it's the whole argument.  So, why did it make sense to eliminate a baseline competence test, teacher recommendations and more substantial problem solving essays?

Also, no matter how you try to attach privilege to it, qualifying for AIME in middle school, winning a science olympiad state event, etc. all indicate a kid that absolutely belongs at and needs TJ.  Kids who achieve these things should at least be vaulted over their equally privileged but less accomplished peers from Longfellow, Carson, and Rocky Run.[/quote]

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