Supreme Court ends affirmative action, prompting increased focus on race in college essays.
Following the Supreme Court's decision to end affirmative action in higher education, college essays have emerged as one of the few remaining places where race can influence admissions decisions. In the wake of the ruling, students of color feel increased pressure to discuss their hardships and racial backgrounds in their essays. Some colleges have introduced new essay prompts asking about students' backgrounds, while the court's decision also left room for race to be considered indirectly in admissions.
March 27, 2024
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