<p>Get rid of legacy admits. I have yet to see a good argument in favor of why they should be retained. That move would create more merit-based and AA slots for everyone. </p>
<p>And I too would like to hear the arguments against a socioeconomic instead of a race/culture-based model for enhancing diversity. I can think of many arguments in favor.</p>
<p>I’m not, by the way, in agreement with those who don’t care about diversity in higher education. Part of what I pay those tuition dollars for is so that my (Asian) children will have the opportunity to live and work in close proximity to others whose views, background and values give them a different perspective. That’s part of the education I want them to have.</p>