Ivy League Admissions: Privilege and Scandal

This chapter examines the complex financial and competitive landscape of Ivy League admissions, shedding light on low acceptance rates and high-profile scandals involving celebrity parents. It discusses the implications of sports scholarships, affirmative action debates, and socioeconomic disparities faced by students, particularly focusing on how these elite institutions perpetuate existing social hierarchies. The chapter further explores the challenging experiences of lower-income and marginalized students within these prestigious universities.