I would like to see a Top 15/prestigious university adopt this model. As an applicant, you can only apply to one category. You choose your own category.
Category 1 (50% of the offers of admission) - Pure Academic Meritocracy. Standardized tests are required. Standardized test scores & High School GPA/Rigor are the majority of the deciding factors with some academic awards/honors considered. ECs, personal stories and other factors are not considered.
Category 2 (20% of the offers of admission) - Traditional holistic review.
Category 3 (20% of the offers of admission) - Just for URMs
Category 4 (10% of the offers of admission) - Legacies or athletes or anyone else the university wants to offer for any reason they have.