August 27, 2026•1 min read•from Inside Higher Ed

New Paper Takes Aim at ‘Meritocratic’ Admissions Policies

Rowers glide along the Charles River near Harvard University's Newell Boathouse.

kathryn.palmer… Thu, 08/27/2026 - 03:00 AM

Wealthy students with high standardized test scores make up the majority of students at the most selective universities, which also spend far more on student instruction than less selective institutions. So where does that leave everyone else?

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