College Admissions and the Education of Elites: A Critical Analysis

In College Admissions and the Education of Elites, author Jennifer Delahunty presents a comprehensive and incisive analysis of the admissions processes at elite colleges and universities. This groundbreaking book demonstrates how these institutions perpetuate inequality and privilege, creating a system that is fundamentally unfair and unjust.

Creating a Class: College Admissions and the Education of Elites

by Mitchell L Stevens

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Delahunty draws on extensive research and interviews with students, parents, and administrators to provide a detailed account of the admissions process at elite colleges. She shows how these institutions use a variety of criteria, including standardized test scores, grades, extracurricular activities, and personal essays, to select their students. However, Delahunty argues that these criteria are not always objective or meritocratic. In fact, they often favor students from wealthy and privileged backgrounds.

This is because elite colleges and universities are deeply embedded in the social and economic elite. They have a long history of admitting students from the same privileged circles, and they often have close ties to wealthy donors and corporations. As a result, they tend to perpetuate the status quo, rather than challenge it.

The consequences of this system are profound. Elite colleges and universities provide their students with access to the best educational resources, the most prestigious jobs, and the most powerful networks. This gives them a significant advantage over students from less advantaged backgrounds. In turn, this perpetuates inequality and makes it more difficult for people from all walks of life to achieve success.

College Admissions and the Education of Elites is a powerful indictment of the current system of college admissions. Delahunty provides a wealth of evidence to support her claims, and she offers a number of radical solutions to create a more just and equitable society.

This book is essential reading for anyone who is concerned about the future of higher education. It is a must-read for students, parents, educators, and policymakers alike.

Table of Contents

2. The History of Elite College Admissions
3. The Admissions Process at Elite Colleges
4. The Consequences of Elite College Admissions
5. Reforming College Admissions

About the Author

Jennifer Delahunty is an associate professor of sociology at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research focuses on the intersection of education and inequality. She is the author of several books and articles on this topic, including The Inequality Machine: The Hidden Forces Behind America's Rising Inequality.

Creating a Class: College Admissions and the Education of Elites

by Mitchell L Stevens

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2459 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	320 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

FREE