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I would differ on this. It’s access to capital and connections. For the longest time access to capital in India has been limited and children are expected to su

I would differ on this. It’s access to capital and connections. For the longest time access to capital in India has been limited and children are expected to support parents in their old age. Hence, the heavy move towards the cushy job at google. To be fair a large cohort of IIT & IISc grads come to top American universities. I actually think standardized tests create more equality than other methods. The whole recommendation letter/essay/interview is an eyewash.

idontpost 4y ago
geodel 4y ago
> To be fair a large cohort of IIT & IISc grads come to top American universities. Why are they coming to American universities when IITs and IISC have GATE exam for post graduate courses and none of the ridiculous process for admission?
- oefrha 4y ago
  Must be because they love ridiculous admission processes, not because American income is higher.
- gautamdivgi 4y ago
  Connections and access to capital. Isn’t that why people move or get a job, etc.? And the fact that they can tolerate the ridiculously low PHD stipends.
paxys 4y ago
> I actually think standardized tests create more equality than other methods If that was actually the case then India wouldn't have a quota system where >50% of seats are reserved for certain castes and religions.
- selimthegrim 4y ago
  Which religions?
- gautamdivgi 4y ago
  Those are mostly political freebies. If you have someone using the reservation to gain admission there is no way they will be able to go through with recommendation letters/writing essays/interviews, etc. Edit: In a way, the standardized testing made that inequality apparent and harder to wave your with a very ambiguous policy on inclusion.
- eklavya 4y ago
  To uphold equality I need to be punished for the sins of my fathers at least 2 generations before me. I have stopped complaining and my children and grandchildren will learn as well.
mensetmanusman 4y ago
Connections is key and related to EQ. You can memorize all the works of physics and be horrible at making connections to get stuff done in the real world.

idontpost 4y ago

geodel 4y ago

> To be fair a large cohort of IIT & IISc grads come to top American universities. Why are they coming to American universities when IITs and IISC have GATE exam for post graduate courses and none of the ridiculous process for admission?

oefrha 4y ago
Must be because they love ridiculous admission processes, not because American income is higher.
gautamdivgi 4y ago
Connections and access to capital. Isn’t that why people move or get a job, etc.? And the fact that they can tolerate the ridiculously low PHD stipends.

paxys 4y ago

> I actually think standardized tests create more equality than other methods If that was actually the case then India wouldn't have a quota system where >50% of seats are reserved for certain castes and religions.

selimthegrim 4y ago
Which religions?
gautamdivgi 4y ago
Those are mostly political freebies. If you have someone using the reservation to gain admission there is no way they will be able to go through with recommendation letters/writing essays/interviews, etc. Edit: In a way, the standardized testing made that inequality apparent and harder to wave your with a very ambiguous policy on inclusion.
eklavya 4y ago
To uphold equality I need to be punished for the sins of my fathers at least 2 generations before me. I have stopped complaining and my children and grandchildren will learn as well.

mensetmanusman 4y ago

Connections is key and related to EQ. You can memorize all the works of physics and be horrible at making connections to get stuff done in the real world.