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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I understand the reasons that Walls does it how they do, but it still seems a little bit insane that they don’t even consider test scores [b]but they weight recommendations so highly that a 3 out of 4 rating from one teacher takes you out of the running and you won’t even get an interview.[/b] I can imagine this system gives them the most compliant students in the district (since teachers will generally highly recommend students who follow directions well), but not necessarily the ones who are most smart and curious. [/quote]

Teacher who writes a LOT of recommendations here and last year had about 20 kids get interviews for Walls. There seems to be a misconception from parents that if we don’t put the highest score for everything they won’t get an interview. That’s just not true. The highest options have statements like “requests additional work” and that they are always a thoughtful and diligent leader. I had 3 students get interviews last year with middle of the road teacher recommendations from me. I also had students I gave really glowing recommendations for not get an interview. [/quote]

Hmm. So then what do they go on?  The only information they have is the recommendations.[/quote]

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