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As someone from the UK I am confused by this. What were they using to decide who to admit without SAT/ACT tests?

In the UK all students pick at least 3 A levels at the end of their high school. Each degree and university then has different requirements like 3 As in Math, Physics, IT (with some alternative subjects) for Computer Science. So my understanding of SAT/ACT testing is limited.

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because certain demographics performed poorly at it, that was grounds to label it systematic racism and justifying affirmative action vs. meritocracy by discriminating other demographics in favor of ones that were perceived to be victims of systematic racism

if you are confused so am I. I still don't understand how they can discriminate against americans of asian descent who do well on standardized tests but not call it for what it is.

Feelings and "demographics" and surnames.

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