December 16, 2024
In a groundbreaking decision that I felt compelled to share immediately with my followers, the Supreme Court has fundamentally altered the landscape of college admissions in America.
When I first saw the news, I had to pull over my car to process the magnitude of this change and share it with you all. This ruling marks one of the most significant shifts in higher education policy in recent decades.
The decision, which passed in a 6-3 vote, effectively ends race-conscious admissions practices that have been in place for over 40 years. Let me break down what this means and why it matters.
Historically, college applications included a section where students could indicate their racial background—a factor that universities could consider in their holistic review process.
This practice, known as affirmative action, was designed to promote diversity and address historical inequities in higher education.
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Dan Lerman: The Supreme Court just completely changed the college admissions game. I just saw this and I pulled over because
I want to talk about it. So the Supreme Court just decided today to end affirmative action and to end any mention of race in college admissions.
Why is this a huge decision? Because previously when you were applying to college, you had to check a little box saying what race you were and that could help or hurt you depending on your particular situation.
Now, in a 6, 3 decision, the Supreme Court decided there can be no mention of race in college admissions. This was kind of expected because of its because it’s a conservatively led court, but this happened way quicker than anyone expected.
And the president of Columbia, Lee Bollinger, said it’s going to take about five years of chaos before universities figure out what this means.
This is an incredibly sensitive topic and I’m still forming my opinions and gathering information, so I’ll post in the future about what it means. But I want to let you guys know what’s happening.
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Conclution
While there are still many unanswered questions about how universities will adapt, one thing is clear: the college admissions landscape will look very different for future applicants.
I’ll be following this story closely and sharing updates as institutions develop new strategies to maintain diverse and inclusive campus environments within these new legal parameters.
I encourage you to stay informed about these changes, especially if you or someone you know will be applying to college in the coming years.
Your understanding of this new system could be crucial for navigating the admissions process successfully. Don’t forget to subscribe and follow for more updates on this evolving situation.