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Agree with the PP, these attacks are a distraction from their point which was on the mark. The old process only served a few wealthy families which is not how public monies should be used.[/quote]

Where is your evidence that most of the kids getting into TJ in previous years were otherwise undeserving kids of wealthy families?  I doubt TJ would have the stats and major accomplishments that it does if most of the kids weren't also well deserving of admissions.

I liked the old system because it detected the very top 100-ish kids who absolutely belong at TJ.  I dislike the new system because there is no mechanism for detecting those top 100 kids.  All kids ranging from somewhat above average to super geniuses will look the same in the new application process.  A hybrid approach would be great, where some amount of testing, teacher recommendations, etc could be used to find the top 100 kids, and then the rest of the spots are allocated in whatever way to each middle school.  I just want to make sure those very top kids get in.  [/quote]

Teacher recs aren't consistent or reliable.  I'm all for testing as long as each MS gets a number if seats based on it's population to help minimize the impact of prep and give a fair chance to everyone.[/quote]

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