Can Ending Legacy Admissions Make The Application Process Fairer At Elite Colleges?

NorthJersey.com, Courier-Post
Tue, 08/15/2023 - 1:28am

Some say the practice of giving preference to children of alumni and donors boosts gifts, helping colleges provide aid to low-income students.

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