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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The answer is very clear : nothing positive for the vast majority of families and students. [/quote]

No, it is not clear, it is your opinion. I am fine with legacy admissions. 
You all want to strip what make these schools special, and when they are no longer special, you are going to move on to the next set of schools that are prestigious. [/quote]

If legacy students are truly talented, they will be admitted to top universities on their own merits. So what exactly is the problem with eliminating legacy admissions? Unless, of course, one believes they are not actually that talented.
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What's next? The government inserting itself into corporate hiring decisions?

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No, open and transparent admissions. In the same way you got your job in a competitive process. Or you got a “legacy” job through connections?[/quote]

Of course people get jobs through connections. In fact, it is likely that MOST people get jobs through connections.[/quote]

Maybe for some . But you can get fired at any time even with connections. Your last name doesn’t make your productive magically. At the end of the day, profit-making corporations care more if you contribute to the bottom line rather than how many friends you have at the company. [/quote]

Have you ever worked at a large or mid sized American company? Your contribution to the bottom line is enhanced by connections, most people get their job through someone they know. Do you have any in person friends?[/quote]

Clearly the PP is clearless. 
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