What the End of Affirmative Action Means for Everyone
As we see a lot of things shifting in the world of college admissions, one of the things expected this year was that the Supreme Court would strike down Affirmative Action. We felt this would be an important topic on the podcast and wanted to open up the conversation and share our thoughts and beliefs regarding the decision. Join us as we talk about the definition of Affirmative Action in this context and the current narrative regarding race and elite colleges. We also take a closer look at the recently published study, ‘Diversifying Society’s Leaders? The Determinants and Causal Effects of Admission to Highly Selective Private Colleges.’ With this episode, we want to inspire parents and students to think deeper when it comes to college admissions, emphasize the importance of reaching beyond just getting into college, and encourage them to focus more on diversification. Tune in now, for all this, and more.
Key Points From This Episode:
[0:00:50] Why this is an important episode.
[0:02:00] What we are talking about today.
[0:02:30] The consequences of striking down Affirmative Action.
[0:03:49] Our belief regarding the decision rendered by the Supreme Court.
[0:04:08] The definition of Affirmative Action in this context.
[0:04:58] Racism is real in our country.
[0:07:22] We recount the current narrative out there (regarding race and elite colleges).
[0:08:00] We take a look at a study done on admissions to highly selective private colleges.
[0:09:59] The reason we are sharing this information on the podcast.
[0:12:35] A look at the legacy admissions factor.
[0:14:36] Comparing admission factors of elite public colleges and flagship public colleges.
[0:16:15] What will change this year.
[0:18:43] Thoughts on the future of the legacy factor.
[0:19:25] The non-academic “hooks” and their admission advantages and outcomes.
[0:22:30] Statistics regarding the outcomes of middle-class, non “hook” admissions.
[0:23:25] The takeaway we want our audience to leave with after today’s conversation.
[0:26:00] Thoughts on using athletics as a slipway into college.
[0:28:15] Why we want to inspire deeper thinking regarding college admissions.
[0:29:00] Cathy shares why she doesn’t believe in coaching a child purely based on strategy.
[0:31:30] Reaching beyond getting into college (with your kids).
[0:32:32] What is good for kids: diversity.
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