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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The SSAT is only taken by kids applying to private schools.  That is what the test is for.  It's a pool of typically high achievers with strong IQs.

IQ is largely genetic with some fluctuations caused by books/reading and exposure to other things at a young age.  The DC metro area does have a higher percentage of folks with high IQs because population of professionals with multiple college degrees is the highest in the country.  Lots and Los of smart, over educated folks in this area.  They produce kids with high IQs - again it's mostly genetic.

On a test like the OLSAT most kids in this area are going to have super high scores as its scored nationally.  The SSAT is different as the "competition" is only top students applying to privates that require the SSAT, typically very competitive and elite privates for middle school and up only.  [/quote]

IQ, or general ability, is NOT "largely" genetic. You obviously haven't read anything about psychometrics, which is fine, but then don't make posts as if you had.[/quote]

YOU are the one who is incorrect.  Researchers have previously shown that a person’s IQ is highly influenced by genetic factors, and have even identified certain genes that play a role. They’ve also shown that performance in school has genetic factors. But it’s been unclear whether the same genes that influence IQ also influence grades and test scores.

-[i]proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, London, England.[/i][/quote]

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