Based on recent research,which of the following statements is true with regard to preferential admissions to colleges and universities?
A) Admissions preference for athletes has risen steadily,surpassing that of minority students.
B) Affirmative action programs have taken spots away from white students at elite colleges and universities.
C) Preferential admissions for minority students have taken spots away from white students at the least-selective colleges and universities only,but not at elite universities.
D) Affirmative action programs have not significantly increased diversity on college and university campuses.

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Recent research indicates that admissions preference for athletes, particularly at elite institutions, has indeed become more pronounced, even surpassing the admissions preferences that minority students might receive. This trend reflects the value placed on athletic contributions to college campuses, which can sometimes outweigh academic or other forms of diversity considerations.

Based on Recent Research,which of the Following Statements Is True