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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
Why not focus on class rank vs. absolute grades when it comes to admittance.
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A major issue would be that there is a pretty large variance in ability between schools as well. Also, in a system where all the good students get 90%+, is there really difference between the student with a 94% and a 92%, despite the fact they may rank substantially differently.
Another issue is with the subjectivity in the system. Certain teachers are going to favor some students.
Generally, subjectivity in admissions is also a horrible idea. It leads to abuse by parents who build their children's resumes. The people making the decisions aren't in any position to actually judge an applicant's "character" or "well-roundedness".