>But many these are private institutions. They can discriminate however they want. Even private institutions are legally prevented from discriminating on the b

>But many these are private institutions. They can discriminate however they want. Even private institutions are legally prevented from discriminating on the basis of protected class, such as race. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case against Harvard later this year to rule on just this, and there is a good chance the plaintiffs succeed in ending the practise of racial discrimination in college admissions.