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Unequal Distribution

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By Don Heller, Gigi Jones, and Abby Miller The recent dismantling of affirmative action and the COVID pandemic highlighted the barriers preventing underserved, underrepresented studentsstudents of color and those who are low-income and first-generation – from enrolling in college.

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‘Exclusion U’ Documentary Exposes Ivy League Elitism

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It also suggests holistic admissions practices favor wealthy families, legacies, and student-athletes. Ivies as Bastions of Wealth and Privilege "Exclusion U" emanates from director Ginger Gentile's own experiences as a student. Student testimonials bear this out, at least anecdotally.

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Looming Enrollment Cliff Poses Serious Threat to Colleges

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Colleges are already making adjustments to become more competitive and attract new student populations. Today's colleges and universities face a perfect storm of converging headwinds: Rising costs and mounting student debt. A Supreme Court seemingly eager to eradicate affirmative action. Waning public confidence.

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Republican Senator, Representative Introduce Bill to Enforce Ban on Affirmative Action

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representative, both Republicans, introduced the College Admissions Accountability Act to help enforce the Supreme Court's decision to end affirmative action in college admissions. The new bill also seeks to shape financial aid and on-campus research programs to adhere to the Supreme Court ruling. senator and U.S.

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Is It “Okay” to Talk About Race in Your College Application and Essays—And If So, How Should You Do It?

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In late June, the Supreme Court banned affirmative action as it relates to college admission (also known as race-conscious admission policies), leaving many students wondering… “Can I talk about race in my personal statement and college application?” Yes, you definitely can (see rest of blog for more). “.And And should I?”

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Medical School Secondary Essay Prompts (2023-2024)

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2000 characters) (optional) The learning community at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine benefits from the inclusion of students with broad life experiences, as well as students from diverse backgrounds. What would be your strongest attribute as a SOMA student? (Note: This list is continually updated.