If they eliminate the entrance exam then how does one determine the true level of ability. Grade inflation and other nefarious activities could give those unsuited for these schools entrance at the expense of other more qualified candidates.
Isn’t that their goal?
Because why should smartness be the criteria for admission? Just look at Congress, or the national media...!
What a silly question, citizen. Your betters will decide who gets in and who doesn't using their own criteria. That is a much fairer system than using objective "tests", don't you agree?
And, if you don't agree, we have ways of making you more agreeable.