Ultimately this gives the admissions committee a lot less transparency in terms of whom they choose to admit. In light of recent scandals, I am not sure that i

Ultimately this gives the admissions committee a lot less transparency in terms of whom they choose to admit. In light of recent scandals, I am not sure that is a good thing. It may be well-intentioned today, but will ultimately be to the benefit of legacy and donor applicants, and to the detriment of others. Perhaps Harvard with its endowment doesn't need the money and won't give in to the temptation, but this also sets the standard for other universities - and many of them could use the money.