If conservatives are applying at a more than 3% rate then either 1) Harvard is using some method besides directly asking for their ideology to discriminate against conservatives or 2) they are being rejected on non-ideological grounds e.g. merit.
If they are not applying at a rate of over 3% then there is no discrimination.
No, which is why it’s so surprising so few are able to get in.
How can we know that without knowing how many apply? How many 18 year-olds even have a real ideology? I know mine shifted a lot during college.
If conservatives are applying at a more than 3% rate then either 1) Harvard is using some method besides directly asking for their ideology to discriminate against conservatives or 2) they are being rejected on non-ideological grounds e.g. merit.
If they are not applying at a rate of over 3% then there is no discrimination.
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De facto yes. This is what essays, particularly "diversity statements" are for.
Also, if you're an academic seeking employment, your work and professional connections will make it clear.