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[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] Yes. A sense of belonging. A sense of history and tradition. And fundraising. Slots at private colleges are not set aside for the highest scorers. It is however the college wants to do it. My children did not select to go to my top school. They both went to higher ranked on even though mine is quite highly ranked. But I fully support the legacy idea.[/quote]
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