“The Justice Department has also demanded Harvard provide any factors and ratings included in what is known as a “holistic review” of applicants, which is a process aimed at supplementing academic metrics with a broader evaluation of factors such as character or personal growth.”

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“In the early 20th century, colleges considered intangible factors such as character, leadership and athleticism. They mattered as much as — or more — than grades or scores.”

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