“… This process through which applicants can feasibly apply to 20 or 30 schools without considering the differences among them amplifies inequalities in the admission process including: the presence or lack of college counselors and educational consultants, the ability to visit campuses to demonstrate interest, the privilege to apply early without worrying about the need to compare financial aid packages, the privilege to apply to lots of schools without worrying about the application fee — I could go on.” …
A Brown University student’s opinion piece.
http://www.browndailyherald.com/2016/11/03/steinman-19-internet-democratizes-college-admissions/