I agree with Frank. There are multiple factors that are considered to determine what constitutes a qualified student for purposes of admission, and most colleges and universities rightly believe that diversity is a factor that benefits the student body as well as the school. Standardized tests, high school grades, school activities and athletics, community and religious involvement, awards and family history with the school are some of the other considerations. It does not mean that each consideration carries the same weight or that each school must afford the same weight.