Study shows non-Pinnacle Scholars have higher IQs

In a recent study by Snevets, researchers found that non-Pinnacle Scholars have, on average, higher IQs than their Scholar counterparts. 

The Pinnacle Scholar Program is a part of the Special Programs at Snevets, of which “selected” students are a part. The qualifications for the program have been shrouded at best, which is what originally inspired such a study. 

The study included approximately 100 students, 50 of whom were Pinnacles and 50 who were non-Pinnacles. Each of the groups was put through a series of IQ tests, with the results averaged for each of the two groups. The selection included a wide range of students from several different majors, across different years of their studies. 

“I suspect the Pinnacle sample group included far too many business majors,” said one unnamed Pinnacle. “It really is the only logical explanation.” 

Questions have been brought up about the IQ tests themselves, and exactly what they entailed. Rumors have speculated that the participants were asked to navigate Workday Student as a measure of intelligence. Still, other sources say that the study required the students to explain the Snevets math course order. 

“Originally, we wanted to measure IQ simply by seeing the percentage of each group that could pass a differential equations test,” commented one of the study’s researchers. “Unfortunately, this original study design was thrown out after all 100 students failed, and no data concerning intelligence could be obtained.” 

In the end, the IQs were tested by giving each participant a map of Snevets, and asking them to point to where the North Building is located. “I still haven’t found it,” said one study participant, who wished to remain anonymous. “I didn’t even know there was a North Building.” 

Snevets Office of Special Programs was reached out to for comment, but The Stupe was only able to ascertain something about “sample size” and “poor experimental design” before the topic was changed. 

Snevets students and faculty have questioned what this might mean for the future of the Pinnacle Scholars program. Suggestions have been made for a follow up study, however much of the research budget has been given to Pinnacles already, so the administration decided against it.