I didn't understand that having a family legacy at this school was specifically a function of my white privilege – not just a matter of good luck.       

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  • Why choosing a college right now is such a mess
    Half of University of Cincinnati's admitted students got their financial aid packages by late April, while the other half are still waiting.
    05/2/2024 - 3:30 pm | View Link
  • Applying for college has changed. Use these 7 strategies to ace the process
    If you’ve never been to college, or your college days are decades behind you, the admissions process can feel overwhelming. I helped my daughter through it myself in 2020 — a lot has changed in the ...
    05/2/2024 - 8:05 am | View Link
  • Maryland becomes the third state to completely ban legacy preference in admissions
    Most colleges in Maryland already ban legacy preferences in admissions, but the new bill would prohibit the use of such preferences in all institutions, as with similar laws in Colorado and Virginia ...
    05/1/2024 - 11:42 am | View Link
  • Why Maryland is ending legacy and donor preference in college admissions
    Maryland is the third state to eliminate the practice as the question of fairness in admissions undergoes increased scrutiny across the country. Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland ...
    04/30/2024 - 10:31 pm | View Link
  • This Is Peak College Admissions Insanity
    Selective college admissions have been a vortex of anxiety and stress for what seems like forever, inducing panic in more top high school seniors each year. But the 2023-2024 admissions season was not ...
    04/30/2024 - 10:02 pm | View Link
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