The story in a nutshell: "Admissions officers are not intentionally opting for white students over students of color, but they have conflicting pressures. One goal is to pick a diverse class, but they are also tasked with selecting students who will come and who will support the school financially thereafter. Legacy students fill those latter two demands." Guess which of these priorities wins. This article is also available here. Related: the perks of being MIT alumni.
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