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education8 days ago•4 min saved

Berkeley Math Prof: Calculus Students Lag Behind, Forcing Fractions Lessons

UC Berkeley math professor Zvezdelina Stankova says the shift to test-blind admissions and pandemic-era policies left many calculus students underprepared, with diagnostic data showing readiness dropping from about 71% ready pre-2020 to 44% in 2021–23 and more than a third with severe math deficits; she claims instructors must teach fractions and basic algebra in place of calculus, noting some students are five to eight years behind. Berkeley has not reinstated SAT/ACT admissions requirements and won’t change its policy until fall 2028, unlike peers that have reinstated testing.

via New York Post|

#admissions #calculus #education

education21 days ago•46 min saved

Education Dept. asks MIT and peers to publicly answer seven higher-ed questions by year-end

Education Secretary Linda McMahon sent a letter to all universities asking them to publicly respond online by the end of 2026 to seven questions on admissions transparency, free speech on campus, hiring and research outputs, affordability, academic rigor, safeguards against foreign influence, and economic contributions, framing it as a dialogue rather than a punitive mandate. MIT and other leaders are reviewing the request after consultation with the AAU, and this approach follows earlier talks about a reform compact that some schools did not join.

via The Boston Globe|

#admissions #affordability #education

education1 month ago•38 min saved

DOE Opens Civil Rights Probe Into SLU School of Medicine Admissions

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has launched a Title VI investigation into Saint Louis University School of Medicine for alleged racial discrimination in admissions, alongside four other medical schools (Dartmouth Geisel, East Carolina University Brody, Western University of Health Sciences, and William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine) to determine potential Civil Rights Act violations. The probes are being conducted jointly with the Health and Human Services OCR and the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, part of a broader federal effort to increase oversight of diversity, equity, and inclusion in education programs after 2025 executive orders. SLU had not yet commented at publication time.

via FOX 2|

#admissions #civil-rights #education

education2 months ago•46 min saved

UC mulls bringing back SAT/ACT requirements amid math-readiness concerns

The University of California system’s governing board plans to discuss reinstating SAT and ACT admissions tests after faculty argued that students’ math preparation is lacking; the move would reverse the current test-optional policy, but a final decision has not been made and the proposal is expected to face debate over equity and its impact on UC admissions.

via Yahoo|

#admissions #california #education

law2 months ago•1 min saved

DOJ Finds UC Davis Med School Used Race-Based Proxies in Admissions After SFFA Ruling

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division determined that the UC Davis School of Medicine discriminates in its admissions based on race in violation of the Supreme Court’s SFFA decision, uncovering tactics like using socioeconomic proxies and a “Davis Scale” to boost underrepresented minorities. Data present in the investigation show disparities in MCAT/academic qualifications, with white and some Asian admittees often scoring higher yet minority applicants admitted at much higher rates. The DOJ says it will seek settlements or sue to bring practices into compliance, and notes similar findings at UCLA and Yale; federal funds mean medical schools must adhere to nondiscrimination laws and ongoing monitoring will continue.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|

#admissions #higher-education #justice-department

us-news3 months ago•14 min saved

DOJ accuses Yale medical school admissions of illegal race-based considerations

The Justice Department alleges Yale School of Medicine illegally considered race in admissions, finding Black and Hispanic applicants had substantially higher odds of admission than similarly qualified white or Asian applicants despite lower GPAs and MCATs; the agency seeks a voluntary resolution or potential court action, while Yale defends its holistic process and says it will review the letter.

via AP News|

#admissions #civil-rights #department-of-justice

education3 months ago•5 min saved

DOJ Alleges UCLA Medical School Illegally Used Race in Admissions

The Department of Justice says UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine illegally considered race in its admissions, allegedly favoring Black and Hispanic applicants over white and Asian students and citing lower 2023–2024 GPAs and test scores as evidence of non-academic factors. The DOJ plans to sue and seeks potential consequences, including loss of federal funding, while UCLA defends its merit-based process and compliance with laws. The case fits into broader debates on affirmative action and diversity policies in higher education.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#admissions #department-of-justice #diversity

law3 months ago•1 min saved

DOJ Concludes UCLA Medical School Used Race in Admissions, Violating Law

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division completed a year-long probe into UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine and found that leadership intentionally prioritized race in admissions, with data showing Black and Hispanic applicants had lower academic qualifications on average than White and Asian peers, indicating a violation of federal law and Supreme Court precedent; the DOJ vows to continue efforts to root out race-based admissions in medical education.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|

#admissions #civil-rights #doj

education6 months ago•5 min saved

Epstein connected Woody Allen’s daughter to Bard College, emails show

Justice Department emails reveal Jeffrey Epstein helped Bechet Allen, Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn’s daughter, gain admission to Bard College by coordinating with Bard President Leon Botstein; Bard says the admission was merit-based, and Bechet Allen later graduated in May 2021.

via The New York Times|

#admissions #bard-college #bechet-allen

education8 months ago•4 min saved

Brown University admits 890 early decision students for Class of 2030

Brown University admitted 890 students to its undergraduate Class of 2030 through early decision, reflecting a diverse and accomplished pool from across the U.S. and the world, with a focus on accessibility and supporting students from various socioeconomic backgrounds, amid ongoing campus mourning and recovery efforts.

via Brown University|

#admissions #brown-university #class-of-2030

education10 months ago•6 min saved

Harvard's Class of 2029 Sees Shift in Demographic Enrollment Trends

Harvard's Class of 2029 saw a decline in Black and Hispanic student enrollment following the Supreme Court's decision to end race-conscious admissions, while Asian American enrollment increased. The university also experienced a rise in acceptance rate due to fewer applications, and continued efforts to promote access through expanded financial aid and support for international students amid geopolitical challenges.

via The Harvard Crimson|

#admissions #class-of-2029 #education

education10 months ago•1 min saved

UVA Reaches Agreement with Trump Administration to Halt Civil Rights Investigations

The University of Virginia has agreed to comply with the Trump administration's demands to address allegations of discrimination in its admissions and hiring practices, ending a Justice Department investigation and making commitments to avoid unlawful racial discrimination through 2028.

via The Guardian|

#admissions #discrimination #education

education11 months ago•1 min saved

Trump Administration Intensifies Scrutiny of Harvard's Financial and Racial Data

The Trump administration warned Harvard to provide more race-related admissions data or face unspecified enforcement actions, continuing efforts to scrutinize and potentially limit diversity policies in higher education following the Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action.

via Axios|

#admissions #affirmative-action #education

education1 year ago•2 min saved

Trump Mandates Race Data Reporting in College Admissions

The memorandum emphasizes the need for greater transparency in higher education admissions, criticizing race-based practices, and calls for technological upgrades and expanded reporting requirements for the IPEDS data system to ensure fair and accurate admissions data, aiming to promote fairness and national security.

via The White House (.gov)|

#admissions #education #higher-education

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Trump Administration Pushes for Transparency and Data in College Admissions

President Trump signed a memorandum to increase transparency and accountability in higher education admissions, combat discrimination, and hold elite universities accountable for merit-based practices, including measures to prevent illegal race-based preferences and ensure fair recruitment and training of students.

via The White House (.gov)|

#admissions #discrimination #higher-education