Thursday, November 21, 2024

Harvard Latino and Black Admissions Drop, While Asian American Admits Rise After Lawsuit That Alleges Harvard of Race-Conscious Admissions

Harvard University had admitted a record number of Asian American students to its class of 2027, which has experts wary of considering the drop in admissions of most other minority groups. It comes as the Supreme Court continues deliberations on a lawsuit against Harvard alleging race-conscious admissions discriminate against white and Asian students. In a […]

College Admissions Expected to Change with Possible Roll Back of Affirmation Action

In 1964, Wesleyan University contacted 400 Black high school students from around the country to persuade them to apply in hopes of erasing its image as a privileged gallery for white, wealthy families. The outreach led to the enrollment of one Latino and 13 Black students, which helped establish the university’s commitment to diversity. Nearly […]