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Why in the world would the Ivy League want to reach out to the talented rural poor? They're only accepting 5-7% of the people who apply now - does anybody thin

by Vivtek 14y ago

Why in the world would the Ivy League want to reach out to the talented rural poor? They're only accepting 5-7% of the people who apply now - does anybody think they lack applicants?

mikeash 14y ago
The top people from a larger pool will be, on average, better than the top people from a smaller pool.
- Vivtek 14y ago
  And your touching belief that they accept "better" people is endearing.
  - mikeash 14y ago
    I'm addressing your hypothetical of why they would want to, not addressing the various strange ways they actually act.