The title is pretty misleading.<p>"Pew asked, 'Here are some factors colleges and universities may consider when making decisions about student admissions. Do you think each of the following should be a major factor, minor factor, or not a factor in college admissions?'"<p><pre><code> - Respondents most supported the use of high school grades, with 61 percent saying they should be a major factor and 32 percent a minor factor.
- Scores on standardized tests were second. Thirty-nine percent said they should be a major factor, down from 47 percent three years ago.
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The rest, under 20% included: Community service, First in family to go to college, Athletic ability, Race or ethnicity, Whether a relative attended the college, Gender.<p>They authors concluded that these results means the 74% of the US doesn't support affirmative action? That's an absurd conclusion.<p>Think of it this way, "Should you consider race when hiring for a job?" Yes: you're a racist because you want to hire white people. No: you're a racist because you don't support affirmative action.