What Does The Harvard Lawsuit Say About The Need For Economic Diversity In Admissions?

It is now week two of the trial involving admissions practices at Harvard and what we're learning from this trial involves more than just the case being heard.

A lawsuit, from the group Students for Fair Admissions, claims that Harvard discriminates against Asian-American applicants. Harvard maintains that race is just one factor that it takes into account to create a diverse student body.

But the six days of testimony in this trial has raised questions about Harvard admissions and college admissions in general — especially involving issues related to economic diversity and whether that should be considered in admissions, as well.

Max Larkin, WBUR Edify reporter. He tweets @jmlarkin. ‏

Raul Fernandez, program director and lecturer at the Higher Education Administration at the Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. He tweets @raulspeaks.

Stefanie Niles, vice president for enrollment and communications at Ohio Wesleyan University, and president of the National Association for College Admissions Counseling. She tweets @stefanieniles.