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Affirmative Action for the 1 Percent
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Athletics and Economic Privilege in College Admissions
This chapter explores the significant influence of athletics in the college admissions process and how economic privilege shapes recruitment practices. It highlights the disparity in recruitment rates between affluent students and their lower-income counterparts, revealing that elite sports often reinforce existing social inequalities. The discussion further examines the nuanced realities faced by upper middle class applicants, illustrating the complexities of opportunity and privilege in elite college admissions.
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