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<p>This is interesting and it is relevant–it shows that one Dean believes many colleges categorize their applicants before review based on race (among other factors). This doesn’t necessarily prove AA because, again, we don’t know why they’re categorizing based on ethnicity. Whether it’s because these applicants are black or whether it’s because these applicants are dealt with by a certain adcom is unclear. Notice that it could simply be that they realize that black/Hispanic applicants typically have more interesting essays/life experiences and thus they want experienced adcoms taking these applications, etc.,</p>
<p>It certainly is an interesting read, though. I was really into these kind of stats/articles when I was applied to college 3 years ago. I remember The Gatekeepers was an interesting read if you’re going through that process now.</p>