the dirty little secret is they discriminate against openly christian & white applicants. If you are white and your leadership is in the Knights of Columbus or the Baptist Youth Council or the LDS Youth Missons - kiss your chances goodbye.
My nephew is applying to colleges right now. My brother and his wife have hired one of those “college advisor” types who help with the resumes and scholarships.
My nephew is an Eagle scout, and he was told to NOT put that on admissions for some the schools he was applying to, as it would count AGAINST him.
So, what you are saying is quite true.