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Affirmative Action for the 1 Percent

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Academic Qualifications vs. Economic Background in College Admissions

Colleges may argue that students from affluent backgrounds are still qualified, but decisions based on solely academic qualifications would result in greater economic diversity. Applicants from the top 0.1% income bracket are more than twice as likely to be admitted compared to those from average income families with the same academic qualifications.

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