The article opens by talking about standardized testing, so here's an anecdote: I tied for the highest ACT score in my grade when my school took it, and I'm th

The article opens by talking about standardized testing, so here's an anecdote: I tied for the highest ACT score in my grade when my school took it, and I'm the opposite of success at anything. My grades would have been a far better metric, as they place me in the 40th percentile rather than the 99th (probably still a fair bit above reality, though). Factors like work ethic, drive to succeed, ability to follow direction, and good social skills are better captured through other means, and for most positions, they matter more than raw intelligence.