Originally Posted by WAFP

You can't honestly tell me that "testing standards" are any different than a method of skill level? They are one in the same. If you fail a test, you don't move on. If your skill level is ready to move you along the progression chain, then you can. I can cheat on a test just the same as someone can study their ass off and pass. College taught me that!

The senority system does NOTHING to prove that you are more qualified than anyone else.