<p>I would argue that building a class is somewhat analogous to casting a play. There is a need for volleyball players, debate team members, cellists, students with socially, economic and geographic diverse backgrounds, etc. William & Mary is forthright in saying that an aim of their college is to have a balance of genders. I applaud them for admitting it. </p>
<p>Is it discrimination for VMI, a Virginia state school with conversely more male applicants than females, to accept some females over male applicants because they are trying to boost their numbers of females?</p>