Find a partner in the class for this exercise and take turns sharing your opinions about the long-entrenched practice used by elite universities such as Harvard, Yale, and Princeton to reserve 10 to 15 percent of the spaces in the incoming freshman class for legacy students who are related to former alumni. Some critics of this practice call it “affirmative action for the wealthy.” Is this a fair comment? Why do highly selective schools continue this form of nepotism? Would it make a difference if you learned that many selective schools that help children of alumni gain admission also give full financial scholarships to economically disadvantaged students who meet their admission standards? After both partners have shared their opinions, summarize the key points and be prepared to share your ideas with other members of the class.