Another way college applications are rigged against low-income students
“Colleges give an edge to applicants who volunteer — but poor students may be too busy with jobs and family obligations”
“There’s some evidence that colleges are beginning to get the message: In October, the Common Application, which is used by about 900 colleges, said students can list “family responsibilities” in the “activities” section. But education experts say colleges still have a long way to go.”
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