Harvard Targeted on Legacy Admissions

The video discusses the implications of the US Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action and its impact on legacy admissions. It explores the role of legacy admissions in college admissions, particularly in wealthy institutions like Harvard and Yale. The video also covers legislative efforts to address wealth inequality in admissions and the taxation of college endowments, highlighting the importance of these endowments in providing financial aid and funding research.

What is the primary purpose of legacy admissions in colleges?

• To increase diversity among students

• To prioritize students from underrepresented regions

• To ensure gender balance in admissions

• To give preference to applicants whose parents are alumni

Why was the bill regarding legacy admissions introduced?

• To promote online education

• To reduce tuition fees for all students

• To counteract the effects of the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action

• To increase the number of international students

What was the outcome of the 2017 US government action on college endowments?

• It led to increased funding for student scholarships

• It resulted in a tax that funded corporate tax cuts

• It abolished the tax on endowments

• It increased the endowment funds for public universities

How do college endowments benefit students and faculty?

• By providing free textbooks to all students

• By funding financial aid, research, and faculty salaries

• By offering free meals to students

• By reducing the cost of campus housing

What is the controversy surrounding the taxation of college endowments?

• It is seen as a way to reduce the quality of education

• It is thought to discourage donations from alumni

• It is believed to unfairly target smaller colleges

• It is considered a burden on colleges that rely on endowments for funding