The Meritocracy Myth Kirk Carapezza and Kana Ruhalter, College Uncovered Even before the Varsity Blues scandal, college admissions had a reputation as an insider's game. On this podcast, former admissions officer Kyra Tyler shares her experience working in an admissions office, where she was asked to prioritize less academically qualified students with family connections and wealth.
Reporter Fazil Khan joins the conversation to discuss new data showing the net price of college is actually rising faster for lower-income students, exacerbating the disparities in higher education. |