I know that intelligence is something that can be maintained and nurtured into growth, but you cannot deny the predominant factor of genes and hereditary into deciding your intelligence level? I've known people that are so hardworking and organised, and yet still do not hold a level of intelligence that someone would call 'smart'. Furthermore, the initial reaction to some people's intelligence would undoubtedly have had negative effects on them that have hindered their motivation to succeed? Then surely if a university rejects someone based on their intelligence and grades, whilst KNOWING their hard working character (from references etc.) would that be a form of discrimination, as it is based on something they can't control to their full extent? (idek if this question makes sense maybe I'm just stupid too ahaha)