Espenshade,Chung,and Walling (2004)studied admission to elite colleges and found that ________ were 4 times more likely than other students to gain admission,and ________ were 3 times more likely to be admitted.
A) black students; female students
B) Latino students; athletes
C) athletes; legacy students
D) black students; Latino students

Question

Espenshade,Chung,and Walling (2004)studied admission to elite colleges and found that ________ were 4 times more likely than other students to gain admission,and ________ were 3 times more likely to be admitted. 
A) black students; female students 
B) Latino students; athletes 
C) athletes; legacy students 
D) black students; Latino students

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the study by Espenshade, Chung, and Walling (2004), athletes were 3 times more likely to be admitted to elite colleges than other students, while legacy students (i.e. those with family members who also attended the college) were 4 times more likely. The study did not find a significant advantage for black or Latino students in gaining admission to elite colleges. Therefore, the correct answer is C, athletes and legacy students.

Espenshade,Chung,and Walling (2004)studied Admission to Elite Colleges and Found That