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Above a certain threshold, and if you can't raise admissions, a random selection process is perfectly fair. It's certainly fairer, IMO, than having a perfectly
by ncruces 3y ago
Above a certain threshold, and if you can't raise admissions, a random selection process is perfectly fair.
It's certainly fairer, IMO, than having a perfectly objective ranking system that mirrors biases in society, and then using affirmative action to counteract those biases.
- Retric 3y agoFair isn’t necessarily the most important metric for schools. If your parent is a billionaire it’s perfectly rational for them to prefer you over somewhat more qualified applicants.
- red-iron-pine 3y agobased on what, their willingness and ability to donate? "the university could use a new international airport..."
- Retric 3y agoDonations are appreciated, but so are connections. Mixing the extremes of intellect, social connections, and wealth offers benefits to each group. It’s an old formula and arguably a larger factor of what makes an elite school than its faculty.