It depends on whether one believes there is sufficient racism and sexism in society to impact the ability of certain demographics to achieve (i.e., show evidence of merit). Or whether economic factors play a role on what kind of extracurricular activities one should consider a significant achievement.
Two applicants score in the 90th percentile on their SAT. One is from an Indian reservation in Oklahoma and the other from a wealthy neighborhood in upstate New York. Is one a more impressive achievement than the other?