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Re:College admissions scandal fallout: Stanford students sue... by dragonwriter on Thursday March 14, 2019 @03:41PM (#19392806)
> What features didn't the application process have?

See Count II of the suit, commencing on p.21, and the preceding factual allegations referenced within that Count.

https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Co...

Re:College admissions scandal fallout: Stanford students sue... by DoubleCribble on Thursday March 14, 2019 @05:24PM (#19393923)
You know that wiggle room I described? It's quoted right there in the linked document.

1) Yale - "The Admissions Committee then factors in student qualities such as motivation, curiosity, energy, leadership ability, and distinctive talents." [Ed. Note distinctive talents - includes being related to someone who paid for that new building on campus. Having your family name on a campus building is quite distinctive, or so I presume]

2) Stanfurd - "Remember, however, that our evaluation goes beyond any numerical formula. There is no minimum GPA or test score; nor is there any specific number of AP or honors courses you must have on your transcript in order to be admitted to Stanford." [Ed. Note: the evaluation goes beyond a numerical formula because it also includes who your parents are and how your enrollment will affect football season ticket sales]

3)G-town - "Georgetown maintains a holistic review process..." [Ed. Note: because holistic includes the whole Legacy thing]

4) UCLA - "These select applicants are the ones who would contribute the most to UCLA’s dynamic learning environment;" [Ed. Note: Is that a double entendre? You be the judge!]

etc., etc.

In summary, this lawsuit is DOA.