I agree with a lot of what Kitten has said, as well as others, too. A lot of "he said she said" going on, without many citations to studies. But, that wouldn't matter a whole lot because one can find a study saying X while the other points to Y, you just have to love the "social sciences". Quick off-topic example: I just finished reading an academic study on peer influence at the college level in regards to political attitudes. Then I read a similarly styled academic paper saying that college has a negligible effect on one's political attitudes as an adult. WHAT?
Anyways, I think it should be pointed out that ivy schools, as private institutions, should be able to do whatever they want in regards to admissions. If a particular school decides it wants to increase the amount of underwater marble stackers within its student body, it can admit those who have underwater marble stacking experience over someone with a 4.0 GPA. That's their prerogative as a private institution. When a college or university begins to receive tax money is where I take issue.
Anyways, I think it should be pointed out that ivy schools, as private institutions, should be able to do whatever they want in regards to admissions. If a particular school decides it wants to increase the amount of underwater marble stackers within its student body, it can admit those who have underwater marble stacking experience over someone with a 4.0 GPA. That's their prerogative as a private institution. When a college or university begins to receive tax money is where I take issue.
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