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Should affirmative action be required in college admissions?
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Selected claim, opposing its parent
College admissions should be based solely on merit.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1, children below
Colorblind admissions systems are best, where students are judged solely on their academic potential.
Pro claim 2, children below
Students who are given an advantage in admissions will struggle when they're expected to perform at the level required of an elite university.
Con claim 1, children below
Regardless of affirmative action, college admissions are not currently based on merit.