Five legacy students wrestle with the advantages they had in the college admissions process.
Tag: Harvard University
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How a Harvard Professor Became the World’s Leading Alien Hunter
Avi Loeb’s single-minded search for extraterrestrial life has made him the most famous practicing astronomer in the country — and possibly the most controversial.
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Colleges Change the Essays on Applications After Affirmative Action Ban
With affirmative action banned, application essays ask about “life experience,” the one place in admissions where discussing race is still explicitly legal.
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The Real, Hidden Truth About College Admissions
How students spend their college years matters more than where.
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Biden and Legacy Admissions: A Political Win and a ‘Band Aid’ for Education
After an affirmative action ruling, legacy admissions are a ripe target. Still, skyrocketing tuition costs and mountains of debt remain far greater worries for many Americans.