Georgetown University took a historic step in 2016 by changing its admissions policy to give the same consideration to descendants of enslaved people as it had previously given to children of alumni. This was an effort to address the school's historical connection to slavery and promote reconciliation.
Many selective schools that currently give preference to legacy applicants did not admit Black students in significant numbers until the sixties or seventies, resulting in disproportionately low percentages of Black students at these institutions. This highlights a systemic inequity in university admissions that perpetuates racial disparities.
The Supreme Court's ruling in the Students for Fair Admissions' cases against Harvard and the University of North Carolina prohibited schools from considering race as a factor in admissions. This ruling raised questions about the legitimacy of legacy admissions and the need for universities to consider more inclusive and equitable practices in their admissions processes.
Many selective schools that currently give preference to legacy applicants did not admit Black students in significant numbers until the sixties or seventies, resulting in disproportionately low percentages of Black students at these institutions. This highlights a systemic inequity in university admissions that perpetuates racial disparities.
The Supreme Court's ruling in the Students for Fair Admissions' cases against Harvard and the University of North Carolina prohibited schools from considering race as a factor in admissions. This ruling raised questions about the legitimacy of legacy admissions and the need for universities to consider more inclusive and equitable practices in their admissions processes.
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