>> They have “polish.” > Standardized test scores are the hardest metric to game, and hence, are most under attack. All this talk about equity is the most conv

>> They have “polish.” > Standardized test scores are the hardest metric to game, and hence, are most under attack. All this talk about equity is the most convenient and cost-effective way to eliminate the one barrier that most vexes rich parents. It's also a good way to sneak in affirmative action (racial discrimination really) in places where voters and taxpayers repeatedly said no, like in the UC system, since it removes an objective measure and leaves more "holistic" criterions an admission committee can use to accept or deny (without giving out any explanation) a candidate. [0] [0] https://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-harberson-asian-american-admission-rates-20150609-story.html https://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-harberson-asian-...