Navigating Diversity in Elite Colleges: From Affirmative Action to Meritocracy
TL;DR
Despite the Supreme Court's rejection of affirmative action, elite colleges will continue to prioritize diversity in their incoming classes. Admissions deans make trade-offs to shape their classes, considering factors such as geographic reach, GPAs, full payers, and racial/ethnic diversity.
Topics:nationeducation#affirmative-action#college-admissions#diversity#education#enrollment-priorities#selective-colleges
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