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College admissions are in turmoil. The Supreme Court’s dismantling of race-based affirmative action has ignited a broader discussion about who gets into America’s most selective colleges. Legacy preferences, a long-standing practice in the Ivy League and beyond, have come under fire in a recent investigation. And a groundbreaking paper by a group of economists paints class as a particularly influential factor in a student’s admission to elite schools. How should colleges respond to these challenges to long-standing admissions policies? And what do they stand to lose if the status quo endures?
By Matthew Anzarouth, Jaden Bharara, and Jack SilversCollege admissions are in turmoil. The Supreme Court’s dismantling of race-based affirmative action has ignited a broader discussion about who gets into America’s most selective colleges. Legacy preferences, a long-standing practice in the Ivy League and beyond, have come under fire in a recent investigation. And a groundbreaking paper by a group of economists paints class as a particularly influential factor in a student’s admission to elite schools. How should colleges respond to these challenges to long-standing admissions policies? And what do they stand to lose if the status quo endures?