California bans legacy admission preferences

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9 Oct 2024

California has decided to ban private colleges from giving preference to applicants having family relations to the institutions

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The move aims to make admissions in colleges more fair and honest

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As per legacy admission, colleges in the US give advantage to applicants on the basis of their family ties to alumni of the institution


Governor Gavin Newsom signed a legislation on Monday to end the legacy preference

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The law, which takes effect in fall 2025, will mark a significant shift in admissions policies at elite private schools 

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The new move in California comes as institutions are changing their admission process

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The US Supreme Court gave a ruling against race-based considerations in 2023

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Public institutions in California forbids legacy preference, however private colleges continue to offer such special consideration 

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This legislative change opens the door for institutions to adopt holistic practices that assess academic achievements 

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