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bossyTeacheryesterday at 7:46 PM2 repliesview on HN

> Maybe colleges can just accept the best students

If you want to see what a world where universities do that, check Europe in the 11th century. You might just like it


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alex43578yesterday at 8:56 PM

And if you want to see a world where colleges accept everyone, without requiring a minimum qualification, look at our current system: over 50% of students lack proficient literacy skills.

It shouldn’t be controversial to recognize that some students are not capable of success in college.

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consensus1yesterday at 9:30 PM

You actually think universities have anything to do with how Europe was in the 11th century?