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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here's the solution.

Set a filter with X GPA and Y SAT scores.  Throw all people who make it into the pool and use a random computer algorithm to pick people.

Totally the fairest way to choose. All of the extraneous stuff is nonsense.  Schools should decide where they want to set the bar for quality, then have a completely race agnostic system for selection.  Drawing straws is fair after the cutoff is met.[/quote]

Then you just deal with an overcrowded CS/ENG dept and nobody in the English dept?  So much more does (and should ) go into selecting a freshman class[/quote]

It really doesn't take a slide ruler or advanced calculus to figure this out.

Fill out application with random assigned number that kids your name and identity.  Select top 3 choices for major.  Input GPA/SAT. Done.

No fluff. No legacies. No identities.  Randomly pick people who meet a cutoff for GPA/SAT. You can include parameters for random selection based on major choice and limits for capacity.

Students get accept or reject letter stating which majors they're admitted to.  This is a minor problem.  [/quote]

That is ridiculous.[/quote]

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