<p>see my last post for the economic disparity…</p>
<p>“Considering that recommendations depend as much on a student’s desire…” </p>
<p>you cant succeed in college or in life without desire, so thats a good thing if it weeds out the kids not dedicated to success</p>
<p>“considering that college admissions boards don’t see you for 4 years in high school, but just a small packet of information about those four years”</p>
<p>the sat is a much smaller packet. and it doesnt take skill in science, history, or foreign language into account, nor do they tell you the kinds of questions the student struggled with or send out the essays</p>
<p>“considering that a rich kid can have Harvard graduates write his essay for him”</p>
<p>im from a very affluent family and community and i dont know anyone who that applies to, thats a ridiculous stereotype and im sure you know that</p>
<p>“will almost certainly have it edited in a superior fashion than a poor kid”</p>
<p>thats what english teachers are for</p>
<p>" considering that intelligence does not necessarily result in good grades"</p>
<p>1) then it also would not necessarily result in good test scores
2) if you dont have the skills and/or desire necessary to be successful in high school how on earth can you expect to convince anyone you will be in college</p>