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Originally Posted by fantASTic

When all other factors are essentially equal, affirmative action is more of a reparation than an equalizer - what are you equalizing?

When all other factors are essentially equal, it's equal opportunity, not affirmative action.

Additionally, if everything else were the same (same grades, same scores, same level of recommendations, same extracurriculars), something has to be the deciding factor. Many universities push to add diversity (of races, religions, economic classes, etc.), and this is one way for them to achieve this goal.