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0 pointsdjtriptych6y ago0 comments

Ok but why not include achievement in the face of adversity. Why not consider this a perseverance/tenacity score?

Since when does GPA/SAT completely describe fitness for the future?

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yibg6y ago

The question then becomes do we go for an objective scoring system or are we ok with it being subjective? How do you quantify perseverance and tenacity? Is it higher perseverance to grow up in a poor neighborhood or with some chronic disease? Is overcoming ESL or abusive parents more tenacious?

Even looking at my own situation I'm not sure which way things should go. I grew up poor to immigrant parents that didn't speak English (neither did I). However both parents are educated and valued education. Do I get + or - marks?

djtriptychOP6y ago

There had always been a subjective element in the form of essays and recommendations.

Seems like this adversity score is a way to quantify some of the factors that might have previously been found by other, more subjective means.

learc836y ago

If you look at the metrics, you'd receive + marks for ESL and income, and negative marks for educated parents. Overall you'd probably receive a + adversity score.

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