<p>From Muyskens letter:</p>
<p>“Fourth, moral concern and consideration for others has its place high in the list of attributes worthy of reward. Not only should demonstrated amorality and selfishness be held against an applicant no matter how bright he may seem, but outstanding public motivation and capacity to sacrifice the self for something larger seems to me to deserve positive appreciation in the admissions process.”</p>
<p>and in its evaluation:</p>
<p>“Moral concern and consideration for others” is almost impossible to weigh in the competitive terms which the admissions process requires. However there may be some cases where its demonstration has been so dramatic or objectively convincing as to deserve reward. On the negative side a demonstrated failure of moral sensitivity or regard for the dignity of others cannot be redeemed by allegations that the young man is extremely “interesting.” I do not consider this a counsel of conformity, for I myself consider some of the most heterodox of the young to be the most morally motivated. On the other hand I do not think that pretensions of self righteousness can excuse either cynicisms or willful disregard for the rights and dignity of others."</p>