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Ivy League schools under fire: Should legacy admissions survive in a post-affirmative action world? – The Times of India

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Should legacy admissions survive in Ivy League schools post-affirmative action? The practice of legacy admissions is once again under intense scrutiny, particularly within Ivy League institutions, as public opposition and legislative action continue to rise. Legacy admissions, where children of alumni receive preferential treatment in the college admissions process, have long been a controversial topic….

Ivy League admissions: How privilege, not potential, decides who gets in – The Times of India

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The Ivy League’s Hidden Inequality: How Privilege Drives Admissions and Harms Mental Health The Ivy League, once seen as the pinnacle of academic achievement, has become a high-stakes competition where the odds are stacked against most applicants. With acceptance rates plummeting to single digits, gaining admission to these elite institutions has turned into a near-impossible…

Princeton University stands against bills targeting legacy admissions, antisemitism, and Islamophobia in NJ legislature – The Times of India

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Princeton opposes New Jersey Senate bills targeting legacy admissions and bias definitions. (Getty Images) Princeton University is opposing two New Jersey Senate bills introduced in 2024 that would significantly affect its admissions policies and campus speech guidelines. The two bills, Senate Bill 3370 and Senate Bill 2937, have sparked a debate on how higher education…

Stanford and other California institutions to bid adieu to legacy admissions soon: What it means for U.S. students? – Times of India

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Numerous elite institutions in the United States have long celebrated their legacy ties, offering preferential treatment to students whose parents are alumni or major donors. For decades, this practice has allowed students with strong family connections to secure spots at prestigious universities, often overshadowing merit-based admissions. These “legacy” students have been seen by some as…