Should US colleges get rid of holistic admissions?

The college admissions system is integral to the growth of generations in a country, heavily impacting the labor market and the futures of the applicants. The question of what the best admissions system entails has led to vigorous debates between policymakers, students and parents alike. Two main systems drive the debate: traditional vs. holistic. A traditional system is where applicants are primarily...

Colleges should not get rid of the holistic admissions system. A holistic review is a strategy used by universities and colleges to evaluate whether a prospective student is a good fit by evaluating both their academic prowess and non-academic characteristics. American colleges formerly used non-holistic admissions in the early 20th century, but that was changed to the current holistic system by recommendation...