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Among admits, there are small differences in actual test scores especially among whites and Asians.[1] Also, there are racial gaps among actually using SAT prep.[2] Whites may actually be the least likely to use test prep courses depending on which source you look at.[3] I guess if you are applying to Harvard, test prep could actually be pretty significant.

When Harvard makes it decisions, test prep could actually be a major factor in admission there since scores are so close(assuming the numbers you gave). Especially since they try to reach out to people in different regions of the US.

[1]: https://www.thecrimson.com/widget/2018/10/21/sat-by-race-gra...

[2]: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.3102/000283121142560...

[3]: https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2014/03/th...



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