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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm not a fan of legacy preferences but the data are complex. Consistent with many previous studies, this analysis reports that on average, legacy/donor/children of faculty are rated more highly on every dimension, including academics. And, Asian-American LDCs according to the authors' model, receive the highest boost in admission rates compared to other racial groups (Table 9). Asian-Americans get a 9x "tip" for legacy and nearly a 5x "tip" for being disadvantaged compared to a non-ALDC applicant with a 5% chance of admission. [/quote] I agree that the data are complex. For instance, Asian-American LDCs may get a big boost, but only 1.77 percent of applicants and 11.53 percent of admits are LDC; among whites, it's 6.61 percent and 32.61(!) percent. I absolutely agree that legacy preferences should be abolished - and my kids are double Harvard legacies. [/quote]
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