I'm a first-generation grad student who went to an Ivy League school. I couldn't measure up to some of my rich classmates.The author's experience at Columbia Journalism School highlights the impact of socioeconomic diversity on personal growth and motivation.
Can Rich Parents Make Special Requests at a Public School?Wealthy parents' teacher preferences create inequity in public schools, impacting children from lower-income families.Administrative compliance to affluent demands undermines the fairness of educational opportunities.
Architecture in Mumbai: A Kaleidescope of CulturesMumbai's architecture showcases a unique blend of cultural influences and contrasts reflective of its diverse history and economic landscape.
Real #diversity should focus on class - not raceRacial preferences in college admissions can be replaced with socioeconomic considerations for better diversity.
Opinion: Why California's legacy admissions ban won't help low-income students go to collegeEnding legacy admissions does not effectively resolve the deeper issues affecting socioeconomic diversity in higher education. Focus should be on financial aid and outreach.
Real #diversity should focus on class - not raceRacial preferences in college admissions can be replaced with socioeconomic considerations for better diversity.
Opinion: Why California's legacy admissions ban won't help low-income students go to collegeEnding legacy admissions does not effectively resolve the deeper issues affecting socioeconomic diversity in higher education. Focus should be on financial aid and outreach.
Wealthy colleges boost financial aid post-affirmative actionFinancial aid programs at prestigious private institutions are expanding to support more students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, partly influenced by the Supreme Court's ruling against affirmative action.