A Backlash Is Growing Against 'legacy' Admissions
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The Wall Street Journal reports on a growing backlash against 'legacy' college admissions, sparking discussion on fairness and privilege in the education system.
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techblueberry
3 months ago
Is there anybody seriously against this? This definitely feels like a good bipartisan activism activity.
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