Coverage dated March 26, 2024

Should college essays touch on race? Some feel the affirmative action ruling leaves them no choice

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CHICAGO (AP) — When she started writing her college essay, Hillary Amofa told the story she thought admissions offices wanted to hear. About being the daughter of immigrants from Ghana and growing up in a small apartment in Chicago. About hardship and struggle. Then she deleted it all.

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Should college essays touch on race? Some feel the affirmative action ruling leaves them no choice (opens WJTV Jackson)
Published Mar 26, 2024
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CHICAGO (AP) — When she started writing her college essay, Hillary Amofa told the story she thought admissions offices wanted to hear. About being the daughter of immigrants from Ghana and growing up in a small apartment in Chicago. About hardship and struggle. Then she deleted it all.
Anchorage Daily News
Should college application essays touch on race? Some students feel the affirmative action ruling leaves them no choice. (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Mar 26, 2024
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When the Supreme Court ended affirmative action, it left the college essay as one of few places where race can play a role in admissions decisions.
Los Angeles Times
Should college essays touch on race? Some feel affirmative action ruling leaves them no choice (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Mar 26, 2024
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When the Supreme Court ended affirmative action, it left the college essay as one of few places where race can play a role in admissions decisions.

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