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there's an interesting ny-centric ilx thread skimming similar issues with less high school level ayn rand shit
(not wanting to crosspolinate forums, nomadologist can't take pms today)
the example of medical education seems a fairly good one for aggregating across different economies
seems that the exorbitant level of college fees probably excludes or at least disssuades many applicants in america, afaik 'need-blind' admissions policies for elite institutions often doubles for a neglect to their financial status once accepted and there can be shortfalls in financial aid
also things like legacy admissions seems flagrantly nepotistic in an english context - there have been instances here of wealthy donors having their children rejected from their alma maters and discontinuing their 'giving'
there was a lengthy study comissioned by the bma (the doctors group?) showing large disparities in the class status of medical students, and the tendency for children of doctors to become doctors themselves - i don't know anyone from this group who failed to get into medical school - nonetheless the fees and loans available are probably a lot easier than in america
it would be interesting to see how this compares to scandinavia and if admittance to good schools is more competitive assuming it's easier for poorer people to study
this ilx thread is supposed to be less high school than this one? it's unreadable (although full of americans who have a clear sense of the class struggles that exist in academia)
. o (will i ever get over my hatred of ilx?) o .
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