The claim that it’s more impressive to get a given test score/GPA if you had a hard life is testable! We can look at whether they overperform predicted results once they get to college. Turns out they don’t.
If you oppose DEI consider the following:
Student 1's GPA is 3.9 but has rich parents, world class schooling & tutors
Student 2's GPA is 3.8 but is poor & his neighborhood is filled w/ crime & bad schools
Should 2's circumstances at least be considered in admission decisions?