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In reply to the discussion: Asian groups allege Harvard discriminates against them in admissions [View all]DeadEyeDyck
(1,504 posts)31. can't we have an argument without wings?
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Asian groups allege Harvard discriminates against them in admissions [View all]
madville
May 2015
OP
They don't have to, they could just admit the most able students. N.T.
Donald Ian Rankin
May 2015
#8
They think that is achieved by a formula of test scores and GPA. Most universities don't.
pnwmom
May 2015
#14
Maybe it's time they review the criteria they're using if it's giving them such lopsided results?
Chathamization
May 2015
#6
DU would be outraged and politicians would be queueing up to denounce the college.
Nye Bevan
May 2015
#21
wouldn't the right approach be to not ask gender/race/sexual orientation etc. on applications?
DeadEyeDyck
May 2015
#9
Yes, but when you account for that percentage also applying at other schools too
FLPanhandle
May 2015
#27
Or maybe no federal money going to schools with selective admissions. That'd take care of
Chathamization
May 2015
#30
Scores and Grades are not the only basis on judging who is a worthy student
alphafemale
May 2015
#26