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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]One of the reasons people send their kids to private schools (though not the only reason) is to increase their chances of getting into an elite university. However, these students still have to compete with others who benefit from legacy admissions. In a society that prides itself on meritocracy and free enterprise, is there anything positive for society about this type of admission practice—or does it simply entrench the privileges of a few? What do you think?[/quote] But isn’t it the point? To keep the generational money within elite few? From the school s perspective it kind of makes sense, they want patyunt customers. But in the long run it isn’t good. The meritocracy is so hypocritical. it will bite back because this is not a sustainable way to select and cultivate the real talents. Also with less and less international enrollments, American higher ed will deteriorate over time. [/quote] Legacies subsidize poor kids. [/quote]
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