Well, of course he's still more privileged than others but he definitely makes a point.
While rich kids do get an edge with private tutoring and other support from their parents, well designed standardized tests allow intelligent + hard working candidates without many resources to get in.
If only CV and grades matter, the system is way more rigged in favor of the rich kids.
I think the issues of privilege are worth considering, but I think they’re not the only dimension worth thinking about.
Consider this hypothetical. You’ve got two equally wealthy kids who go to the same private school, take all the same classes, and take the same SAT prep class.
Kid 1 has a perfect GPA and a 90th percentile SAT score. Kid 2 has perfect SAT score and a 90th percentile GPA. If there’s only one spot, which kid should a college admissions office pick?
While rich kids do get an edge with private tutoring and other support from their parents, well designed standardized tests allow intelligent + hard working candidates without many resources to get in.
If only CV and grades matter, the system is way more rigged in favor of the rich kids.