1. Legacy Admissions: Privilege Over Merit
Legacy admissions in Ivy League schools grant preferential treatment to applicants with familial ties, often perpetuating generational wealth and exclusivity. This practice has been a subject of ongoing debate, with critics arguing that it undermines merit-based selection and reinforces social hierarchies. Recent discussions have highlighted the need for a more equitable admissions process that prioritizes individual achievement over ancestral connections. (theatlantic.com)
