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Commentary

Decry Harvard’s admission subjectivity

12 March 2019 Josh Victor

Admission to college should not be based on subjective ratings. Harvard needs to adjust its policies.

Varun Sivakumar
Commentary

Affirmative action prevents true equality

12 September 2017 Varun Sivakumar

Students and employees should not be chosen on the basis of race.

Commentary

Affirmative action is essential for equality

12 September 2017 Zari Tarazona

From admissions to in-college support, affirmative action makes a difference.

Commentary

Salah: Ivy league admissions process unfair

17 April 2013 Zachary Scott

Salah argues that college admissions should focus less on diversity and appreciate students who handle manageable expectations.

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