Key Ideas

1. The book 'The Chosen' by Jerome Karabel explores the history and evolution of college admissions in the United States. It reveals how elite universities have maintained their status and influence over the years.
2. The author argues that college admissions have become an increasingly complex process, with high-stakes competition and intense pressure on students to succeed.
3. One key focus of the book is the role of standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT in college admissions, and how they have both shaped and reflected societal inequalities.
4. Karabel highlights how the admissions pro....
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