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Should affirmative action be required in college admissions?
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Selected claim, opposing its parent
Most universities
require
high GPAs, good test scores, or portfolios from candidates - all of which are based solely on academic merit.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
Most colleges also have
GPA and SAT minimums
that students must achieve to apply in the first place.
Con claim 1
Many elite families use "
legacy
" admissions to give their children a boost at college admissions.
Con claim 2
Most US colleges use
"holistic systems"
that weigh extracurriculars, jobs, and personal achievements and accomplishments just as heavily as academic success.