> In the 1920's, the Protestant Establishment still dominated business and society. University administrators sensed that if they admitted too many Jews, they w

> In the 1920's, the Protestant Establishment still dominated business and society. University administrators sensed that if they admitted too many Jews, they would alienate themselves from the power centers around them. So they restricted the number of Jews by shifting their admissions criteria and putting more emphasis on "character," measured by alumni connections, athletic skill and personal letters of recommendation. Applicants were less likely to be admitted if all they demonstrated was academic brilliance. https://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/06/books/review/the-chosen-getting-in.html https://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/06/books/review/the-chosen-g...