Fence your way past low admission rates?

mtmind
Thu, 20 Oct 2022 19:51:31 +0000

thealternative:

Yes, success is earned. The stereotype of the middling jock from privileged background only goes so far these days.

I agree regarding “a middling jock.” But for a recruited athlete, entry into these colleges is much, much easier than for equally outstanding students who are not recruited athletes. While this certainly speaks to what the colleges value, it isn’t clear to me that they’ve “earned” admission any more than the otherwise equally or better qualified applicants who are rejected.

thealternative:

now, it’s either the rich or children of athletes, or privately-sponsored athletes, who are in the highest ranks.

I think this is the issue some are addressing. There are a lot of spots being set aside for kids who are the “best” of the privileged few who have the opportunity and resources to pursue these sports. That’s what the colleges value, but some are questioning whether they should.