<p>Then that’s ridiculous. If they discount standardized test scores, than how on earth do they compare OOS candidates. There is a huge variation in the strength of program between school districts, let alone states. Comparing GPA’s within a single state (where presumably Michigan has some familiarity with the schools) is one thing, comparing GPA’s from state to state is another. And with respect to EC’s there’s even less information available. Kids can say just about anything as to what is involved, and I’ll bet they do! The standardized tests are the only STANDARD measures available.</p>