March 19, 2019

The real tragedy behind Operation Varsity Blues: Colleges forget their mission is to produce virtuous adults, not just successful ones

It highlights the unhealthy obsession with college admissions driven by a belief that only the “right” school can — and will — guarantee a successful life. It is a stark reminder of the prioritization of success over virtue...

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I am not naïve. It is no secret that the children of celebrities, politicians, wealthy alumni and generous donors are very well represented at prestigious universities. It is no shocking revelation that such connections are valuable assets in the game of college admissions — as they are in the game of life itself...

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