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You either didn't read past that subheading or are just trolling. They clearly state that by "inclusive" they mean they more purely select for "science and mat
by abalone 13y ago
You either didn't read past that subheading or are just trolling.
They clearly state that by "inclusive" they mean they more purely select for "science and math aptitude" and "strengths like leadership." Whereas previously they were also factoring in prior programming experience (at the high school level).
Prior experience is going to reflect gender discrimination and peer pressures that girls experience in their teens. They are more precisely selecting for high-aptitude candidates with strong potential.
A very rough analogy would be selecting candidates for a kid's golf school. If you include "prior golfing experience", you're going to bias towards the rich white kids while excluding a ton of very qualified kids with great athletic potential. By excluding prior experience, you're more purely selecting the best qualified candidates for a golf school.
You might have a point if the goal was to start coding (golfing) immediately on day one, like in a professional job. But it's a school. They should select for future potential.