Why do Colleges Want "Well Rounded" Students?

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gmax137 said:
Wait, are you saying Jews are not "well rounded?" Seriously?
Well, the people who came up with "well rounded" in 1920s chose to define "well-rounded" in such a way as to be able to keep Jews out.
Not a coincidence that these people also engaged in a witchhunt against professional athletes.
 
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