California bans legacy admissions at colleges. The end of affirmative action is a reason why
California’s private nonprofit colleges will no longer be able grant students an admissions advantage if their parents donated to or went to the same college after Gov. Newsom signed a lawbanning the practice.
California bans legacy admissions in all colleges, universities
California has become the fourth state to ban legacy admissions. The move comes after the SCOTUS decision to limit affirmative action.
California Bans Private Colleges from Giving Admissions Preferences to Students with Family Connections
The California Dream shouldn’t be accessible to just a lucky few, which is why we’re opening the door,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom
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California’s Private University Legacy Admissions Ban, Explained
If you're unsure about what California's private university legacy admissions ban, here's an explainer for current and incoming college students.
California just banned legacy preferences in college admissions. It's a growing trend.
Admissions officers at those schools will no longer be able to consider whether a student’s parents attended or donated money to a university as a factor that could sway their decisions. The law, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, makes California the second ...
California bans legacy admissions at all colleges
It will soon be illegal for public and private universities in California to consider an applicant’s relationship to alumni or donors when deciding whether to admit them. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a ban on the practice known as legacy admissions,
California Bans Legacy Preferences at Private Universities
The change will affect Stanford University, the University of Southern California and other private colleges in the state.
Legacy students no longer have an advantage at Stanford and other private California colleges
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a ban on legacy preference in admissions at all private schools in the state, including Stanford and USC.
New California law bans legacy admissions, donor preferences at private universities
Private universities in California can no longer consider legacy and donor preferences in the admissions process following a bill that was signed into law Monday.
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