Polished performers wanted: Elite colleges and the scripted art of polite disagreement – Times of India

How the 'disagreement question' is reshaping US college applications. (AI Image) In the grand circus of elite college admissions, it appears that the ringmasters have discovered a new act. After…

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Did identity play a role in Mamdani’s Columbia application? SAT scores raise debate – Times of India

Zohran Mamdani listed as Black on Columbia application amid SAT score scrutiny New questions have emerged surrounding New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani's college application to Columbia University, after a…

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

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…

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Harvard dean ‘disappointed’ over US Supreme Court ruling on race-conscious admissions: Here is why – Times of India

Dean of Harvard College Rakesh Khurana (via The Harvard Crimson) In a sharp shift following the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling against race-conscious admissions practices, Harvard College reported significant changes in…

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Studying in the US: Legal battles and policy debates that have fuelled controversies in the educational landscape – Times of India

College Admissions in the US: Recent Controversies Challenge Traditional Practices. (Getty Images) The landscape of college admissions in the United States has seen significant changes in recent years, with a…

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