<p>That’s the thing. I think that IQ is useless in determining intelligence. Yes, I suppose there are students that will rise to the expectations set for them based on IQ, but IQ tests only one type of intelligence. And it is possible to score higher on IQ tests over time with the appropriate exercises. At the end, it proves that the IQ test is worth about as much as the SAT-- it’s all dependent on how easily you can learn logic tricks and spit them back out.</p>
<p>Maybe it’s easy for me to say this when I’m one of the “academic elite.” But the thought that a child may not have the same opportunities as I based on something like an IQ test is slightly unnerving. How many children sink back down to the crowd, never achieving more, because they’re not expected to achieve based on a number on a piece of paper? I understand that IQ tests are extensive and take several days, etc. etc. I’ve taken one. I just don’t think it’s an accurate factor in determining intelligence, and using the IQ’s of others around you as an excuse is ridiculous. I spent my entire high school career ignoring what others were doing and focusing on myself. I don’t care what he/she does. I care about what I do. And that’s that.</p>
<p>With that matter finished, I would like to congratulate the threadmaker on his Chicago acceptance. :]</p>