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Apr 17, 2019SSC

Highlights From The Comments On College Admissions

Scott Alexander summarizes and responds to reader comments on his article about increasing competition in college admissions, covering various factors and perspectives on the issue.

35 min read 5,304 words

Apr 15, 2019SSC

Increasingly Competitive College Admissions: Much More Than You Wanted To Know

Scott Alexander examines the history of increasing competitiveness in college admissions, analyzing causes and questioning whether the focus on elite college admission is justified.

68 min read 10,509 words

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