<p>PG (1017) is right. If there is a great kid down the street or that other hs has implemented a fine new approach, that special kid they admit can come out of New Trier’s hide. Or preclude some nice kid from another neighboring school from getting in. It’s a balance. </p>
<p>The most elite BS still get their wins, so do Stuy and TJ- not always in the same quantities, but plenty. The fact their programs are so historically strong serves them well. (Don’t forget all the elite BS send their students to all levels of colleges.) If you want to get upset, think about kids at a greater NY state public competing against Stuy or the other solid schools in NYC and around. Same with Houston, say, vs some other areas in TX. Happens everywhere.</p>