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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I believe -- and I say this as someone with a kid already at Walls -- is that the school knows they need more rigor in the application process, but they still want wiggle room to choose who they want without getting sued. An essay is subjective, unlike a standardized test.  [/quote]

+1...Kid also at Walls. The Principal wanted a more holistic admissions system. Going by GPA or just a test eliminates a lot of kids that would do well given the opportunity. A family event, bad teacher, etc. can easily lead to a lower grade than normal. Can't please everyone but [b]hopefully this will give more kids a chance.[/b][/quote]

It doesn't give more kids a chance -- the numbers are the same.

It just gives the Principal the power to play God with kids' educations.[/quote]

Right — to me it would be more fair to do a test, but take the top X finishers by zoned school to make sure kids from across the city get a chance. Interview & essay still feels pretty subjective.[/quote]

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