If affirmative action programs were eliminated,which group would most likely see an increase in chances of admission to elite colleges and universities?
A) black students
B) female students
C) Hispanic students
D) Asian students

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Eliminating affirmative action programs would remove the consideration of race as a factor in admissions, which would disproportionately benefit Asian students who are often penalized under affirmative action policies due to their over-representation in elite colleges and universities. This has been demonstrated in states like California, where the elimination of affirmative action in college admissions in 1998 led to an increase in Asian enrollment at the University of California system. Female students may also benefit from the elimination of gender-based affirmative action programs, but this is less clear-cut due to the variety of factors at play in college admissions.

If Affirmative Action Programs Were Eliminated,which Group Would Most Likely