President Trump signed an executive order mandating colleges to provide data proving they do not factor race into their admissions processes. Following a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action, the administration contends that colleges may still consider race indirectly through personal statements. This executive order is aimed at combating perceived discrimination by requiring universities to disclose admissions data and undergo audits. The data will include race, GPA, and test scores of applicants and enrolled students, addressing concerns over the use of race in admissions practices despite the ruling.
President Trump signed an executive order requiring colleges to submit data to prove they do not consider race in admissions processes.
The Supreme Court ruled against affirmative action but allowed consideration of race's impact on students' lives in admissions essays.
The administration argues colleges misuse personal statements to engage in illegal discrimination, prompting the need for stringent admissions data reporting.
The lack of admissions data and the use of diversity statements raise concerns about race being used in admissions decisions.
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