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Discovery opened in Title VI bias case over UW admissions
law1 month ago

Discovery opened in Title VI bias case over UW admissions

A federal judge partly denies a university’s motion to dismiss in Nan and Stanley Zhong’s Title VI lawsuit alleging anti-Asian bias in college admissions, allowing discovery of internal admissions data while dismissing some claims. The ruling keeps the case alive against the University of Washington and other defendants, marking a procedural win for the plaintiffs who argue systemic bias despite Stanley Zhong’s strong credentials (he was rejected by most top schools but later joined Google).

DOJ flags Yale Medical School for race-based admissions bias
higher-education4 months ago

DOJ flags Yale Medical School for race-based admissions bias

The Justice Department concluded Yale School of Medicine discriminated in admissions based on race, favoring Black and Hispanic applicants over White and Asian ones, in violation of federal civil rights law. The finding comes after a 2023 Supreme Court ruling on race-conscious admissions and mirrors similar findings the DOJ issued to UCLA earlier this month. Yale did not immediately comment.

Ivy Dreams, Hidden Scams: The T.M. Landry saga exposed
culture8 months ago

Ivy Dreams, Hidden Scams: The T.M. Landry saga exposed

New York Times reporters Katie Benner and Erica L. Green detail how T.M. Landry College Preparatory Academy built a national reputation on fabricated transcripts and manufactured stories of triumph, converting Black trauma into a marketable narrative for elite college admissions. The book argues the scam thrived with media hype, admissions pressure, and a meritocracy fantasy, revealing how a private, unaccredited school exploited families and institutions while exposing broader inequities in access to higher education.

Lawsuit Challenges Elite Colleges' Early Admissions and Tuition Practices
education1 year ago

Lawsuit Challenges Elite Colleges' Early Admissions and Tuition Practices

A lawsuit alleges that elite colleges conspire through early decision policies to inflate tuition prices and reduce competition, primarily benefiting wealthy students and potentially exacerbating inequality. The case targets 32 selective schools, claiming their practices hinder fair financial aid distribution and violate antitrust laws, while also raising concerns about the fairness and transparency of the college admissions process.

FAFSA Frenzy: The Troubling Trends and Biden's Missteps
education2 years ago

FAFSA Frenzy: The Troubling Trends and Biden's Missteps

Problems with the new FAFSA form have caused major delays in getting applicants’ correct information to schools, leaving most high school seniors unsure of how much college will cost them next school year and making it difficult to decide where to enroll by the typical May 1 deadline. The botched rollout and glitches in the new application are causing stress and uncertainty for students and families, potentially preventing some low-income students from enrolling at a college this fall.

FAFSA Crisis: House Hearing Reveals Biden's Failure and Pledges for Fixes
education2 years ago

FAFSA Crisis: House Hearing Reveals Biden's Failure and Pledges for Fixes

The House higher education subcommittee held a hearing to scrutinize the botched launch of the new FAFSA, which has caused disruptions and shaken confidence in the Education Department. Lawmakers expressed frustration with the Biden administration's handling of the FAFSA, and witnesses gave critical testimony, grading the roll-out poorly. The hearing highlighted bipartisan frustration with the FAFSA roll-out, with Republicans calling for more oversight and Democrats emphasizing the need to support students. The Education Department shared new data about issues with the FAFSA launch and outlined plans to address the problems.