In a post-affirmative action world, students and colleges are grappling with the consequences of the historic Supreme Court decision to strike down the use of race or ethnicity as a factor in college admissions. The decision, which reversed decades of precedent, has left both students and institutions uncertain about how to navigate the path to diversity on college campuses.
Harvard University, in particular, has experienced a significant decline in applications this year, raising concerns about the impact of the new ruling. With the college admissions process already shrouded in mystery and nuance, the absence of affirmative action has added another layer of complexity for students of color. They now find themselves debating how to address their racial identity in their college applications.
