Originally Posted by JonLaw
So, a problem with DYS is that it doesn't necessarily function as a good proxy for your innate intellectual power.
Correct, even at age 5, when Davidson begins to cast its intentionally wide net to find the ones it wants to find. What might be much more relevant is actual achievements showing high real-world ability, for example if a music prodigy had composed his first symphony at age 4 or something. There's not really a need for more standardized test scores or evidence of them-- there are already some well-accepted types used for college entry.

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