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CT considers barring legacy admissions at private colleges, in addition to public ones
Connecticut lawmakers are considering banning the use of legacy and donor preferences in admissions to all colleges and universities across the state, including private ones like Yale University. A bill was advanced to the Senate floor on Thursday, days after Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed legislation barring consideration of a student’s familial ties to a public college or university when being considered for...
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Some CT lawmakers are hoping to ban legacy admissions
Legacy admissions are a controversial practice, and it’s one some lawmakers are looking to end. Connecticut tried to do it last year after the U.S. Supreme Court ended affirmative action admissions, but had no luck.