The XX Factor : Ivy League

Rich Kids Have Enough of a Leg Up Already

Samantha Henig — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:08:00 GMT

A guest post from Slate intern Emily Lowe: I have to disagree with you, Jessica, on the idea that college admission boards favoring rich kids is not a problem . There are already plenty of ways in which the children of deep-pocketed parents have a leg...(read more)

Colleges Give Rich Kids a Leg Up This Year

Jessica Grose — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:55:00 GMT

Though some have speculated that the recession might create more equality in the domestic sphere , apparently the recession means less of an even playing field when it comes to college admissions. According to the New York Times , in this time of plummeting...(read more)

Misunderestimating Palin

Melinda Henneberger — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:29:00 GMT

Please tell me that this conversation re: the " small-town mentality '' and presumption of intellect based on proximity to the great minds of the Ivy League is some kind of parody; the whole smarter-than-thou thing is part of why people at those McCain-Palin...(read more)