The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down colleges’ use of race-conscious admissions nationwide. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. wrote for the court that admissions policies that say they consider an applicant’s race as one factor among many in admissions violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. What does that mean for colleges across the country? Do “race neutral” alternatives work? What could happen to minority enrollments? We answer those questions and more. Read up on our previous coverage.
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Lawsuit claims 'no justification'The Supreme Court Excluded Military Academies From Its Admissions Ruling. Now SFFA Is Challenging It.
When it overturned race-conscious admissions, the court said the academies were exempt because of the “potentially distinct interests” they might have. -
Race-Conscious Admissions
Here’s How Yale Is Changing Its Admissions Practices for a New Era
Thursday’s announcement came hours after Students for Fair Admissions dismissed a lawsuit against the university that challenged its race-conscious policies. -
Admissions & Financial Aid
Feds Release Guidance in Wake of Supreme Court’s Ruling on Admissions
The Biden administration said on Monday that colleges had lost one crucial tool — race-conscious admissions — but they shouldn’t abandon broader efforts to enroll and support diverse students. -
Admissions
An Early Peek at How Admission Applications Are Changing After the Supreme Court Ruling
Some colleges are adjusting their essay prompts — boldly or subtly. -
Enrollment
A New Push to Assess ‘Character’ in Admissions
Can admissions officers really measure determination, empathy, and leadership? One organization wants to give it a try. -
Admissions
Keep the Doors Open to Students of Color, Feds Advise College Officials
A national gathering of college presidents and policy experts offered clues about the federal government’s guidance for colleges after the Supreme Court rejected race-conscious admissions. -
A Ruling's Impact
For Native Students, the End of Race in Admissions Is Complicated
Being Native American isn’t only a race; it’s a marker of tribal citizenship. Colleges must figure out how to consider Indigenous identity in a new era. -
After the Ruling
SFFA Urges Colleges to Shield ‘Check Box’ Data About Race From Admissions Officers
The Supreme Court outlawed the use of race in admissions last month, but the scrutiny of colleges’ responses to the landmark ruling is just beginning. -
College Access
The Supreme Court Just Put an ‘Extra Burden’ on Application Essays
A tool that has long carried little weight in admissions is now more fraught than ever. -
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Did Colleges Discriminate Against Asians? The Court Didn’t Say.
The Harvard law professor Jeannie Suk Gersen on the affirmative-action decision.
