Lowering the bar? Ivy recruiting with the 'Academic Index'

Last week, the New York Times featured a few articles about recruiting athletes in the Ivy League.

The first one examines the impact increased financial aid has had on improving the quality of Ivy athletics. The quality of athletes has generally improved, especially among those from middle-income families, who in the past—when they were offered little to no financial aid—would have opted for the athletic scholarships in other leagues.

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