<p>Re Post 185</p>
<p>“Relevant,” but now only partly so. Three years dated – merely the publication itself – but worse, the background noted is history, not necessarily current. The one “ancient” factor that nevertheless seems timeless is the concept of the scholar-athlete. Beyond that, the Elites are not choosing for ‘beauty contests’ reasons any longer, or to exclude socially, so I really wish this essay were not constantly cited as the <em>current</em> rationale for the <em>modern</em> concept (21st century, folks) of holistic admissions. It is not helpful to the OP’s inaugural question nor does it further discussion of this “provocative idea” – except to get provocatively off topic.</p>