In California, everyone should be able to get ahead through merit, skill, and hard work. The California Dream shouldn't be accessible to just a lucky few.
The admissions practices of colleges across the country fell under increased scrutiny, with legacy preference - and fairness of the practice - at the center of the conversation.
The admission of legacy students was a central way colleges could ensure continued donations to support their endowments, creating a stabler stream of tuition.
Following the Supreme Court decision last summer that struck down affirmative action, the focus on legacy preferences has intensified, calling into question equity in admissions.
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