Summary
The article discusses President Trump's efforts to change college admissions by focusing on merit and test scores, without considering race. Critics question why his reforms don't address legacy admissions, which favor students with wealthy or alumni family ties. A recent executive action requires colleges to provide more data on their admissions decisions to ensure fairness.
Key Facts
- President Trump aims to reform college admissions to focus on merit and test scores.
- Critics note Trump's plans do not address legacy admissions, benefiting children of alumni or donors.
- Legacy admissions are sometimes referred to as "affirmative action for the rich."
- Around 500 universities, including more than half of the U.S.'s 100 most selective schools, consider legacy status.
- Trump's reforms respond to a 2023 Supreme Court decision against affirmative action.
- An executive action requires universities to share more data on admissions for fairness.
- Some Republicans and Democrats in Congress support ending legacy admissions nationwide.
- Stanford University plans to continue legacy admissions despite state laws against it.
