Richard Tofel summarizes: Harvard accepts alumni children at a rate almost four times that of others. More than 20% of white students there are such “legacies.” And more than 16% of Harvard’s white students are admitted as athletes. Another side of the “affirmative action” debate. https://twitter.com/dicktofel/status/1016987598252838912
How the Fight Against Affirmative Action at Harvard Could Threaten Rich Whites
If preferences for black and Hispanic applicants are abolished, expect a backlash against admissions boosts for children of alumni and donors.
by Daniel Golden July 11
‘Lopping,’ ‘Tips’ and the ‘Z-List’: Bias Lawsuit Explores Harvard’s Admissions Secrets
The admissions office at Harvard. A lawsuit against the university has illuminated little-known aspects of its selection process.
The New York Times
By Anemona Hartocollis, Amy Harmon and Mitch Smith
July 29, 2018
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/29/us/harvard-admissions-asian-americans.html
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Very interesting summary. Fight against affirmative action would significantly benefit Asian kids while Black kids will be at dis-advantage.
Instead of affirmative action based on race, I think affirmative action based on parent’s income might bet better