The Jesus College at Oxford University dates back to the era of Elizabeth I, and was opened in 1571. It was opened as the first Protestant college to be a part of Oxford. In this video, Oxford staffer Matt Williams explains why standardized IQ tests are not used to qualify potential candidates for Oxford University.
For a variety of reasons that I won't go into, I've come to basically despise the whole concept of IQ tests, IQ scores, and think that they are dramatically over-hyped in today's world. There are all kinds of intelligence in the world of human beings, and what we call IQ tests only test a smart part of those skills. There are many other kinds of traits and skill sets that matter in life, like determination, being a self-starter, creativity, being able to think and talk on your feet, perseverance during times of trials, and so forth. Matt explains all of this very clearly in about five minutes in the video above.
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