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by kermittd 2843 days ago
Definitely low hanging fruit nevertheless I think it is a small step in the right direction.

I would definitely like to see a more parental income based AA. Take the proverbial Black applicant whose parents are dentists, versus the proverbial Asian applicant whose parents emigrated and own a struggling restaurant.

Who would rank higher on the AA scale? We know the answer.

The other changes you mentioned are way more important, substantive, and difficult. How many parents (even those with great intentions!) would make the required sacrifices to see an equitable educational outcome for someone else's children?

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Going to an income basis would make me go from 100% opposed to AA to 100% supportive.