>> I think the sole question to be answered by such a measure is probability of the admitee graduating. >A society where the only criteria for access to higher

>> I think the sole question to be answered by such a measure is probability of the admitee graduating. >A society where the only criteria for access to higher education is that one graduates - and then perhaps goes on to do nothing with their education, or even just maintains the status quo - is a failure in my book. These two differing opinions showcase the problem with any meritocracy. That being - merit is ultimately subject to an opinion. This is not to say that a metric can be objectively used to determine merit (it can), it's that who's ultimately 'merrited' to determine what merits X?