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Why public universities are chasing rich kids from out of state

  • Written by Robert Massa, Adjunct Professor, Rossier School of Education, USC, University of Southern California
College recruiters target high schools where kids are from well-off families.Hill Street Studios/Getty Images

There are many high-achieving, low-income students who are well qualified for admission to the nation’s top public colleges and universities. The problem is admission officers appear to spend little time trying to find them.

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