re: New York on verge of tuition-free college for middle class.

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I've never met someone that I would consider intelligent, who scored poorly on standardized tests.

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I've been fortunate to receive scholarship and fellowship benefits because I score well on tests... perhaps even better than I should. Having said that, I've known numerous highly-intelligent people whose gifts are not captured by standardized test scores.

The real crime is that anyone with enough money can train themselves to get a high score. The tests are like anything else in life - if you practice enough and have the benefit of specialized coaching, you'll eventually do well.