Last year, the Supreme Court ruled that taking race into consideration in college admissions was unconstitutional, but the court left room for applicants to write about their race in admissions essays. College advisors have told us they’re encouraging applicants to discuss their communities and identities with universities.
Now, we want to hear directly from recent college applicants: What did you want to share about yourself with admissions officers? Your replies will help us understand what it’s like to apply to college now. We may share some of what we hear from you with our readers. Feel free to respond to any or all of the questions.
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