Admissions lawsuit
'An Act of Erasure’: Harvard Students Argue Against Race-Blind Admissions In Court
Drawing on personal experiences — including tales of childhood bullying, fears over Harvard’s whiteness, and comfort found in College affinity groups — eight students and alumni offered an emotional and impassioned defense of race-conscious admissions.
Thiang Q. Diep '19
Thiang Q. Diep '19, who testified in court Monday, said he felt stressed beforehand because he did not want to forget anything vital. He said he was glad, though, to take part in the trial — and that he learned a lot about himself in the process.
Madison A. Trice '21 outside the courthouse
Madison A. Trice '21 talks to a reporter outside the courthouse after giving testimony in court Monday. Trice said one of the highlights of the day was seeing students turn out to support her at the courthouse.
Here’s How the Harvard Admissions Process Really Works
This year’s crop of high school dreamers have an advantage their predecessors did not: an inside understanding of how the College decides who qualifies as Harvard material.
Harvard Says Admissions Officers Can't Consider Race When Assigning Personal Scores
Unlike in admissions cycles past, Harvard officials will abide by specific, written guidelines detailing how and when they may consider an applicant’s race when deciding whether to admit that student to the College's Class of 2023 this year.
Outside the Courthouse
SFFA affiliates John M. Hughes (left), Adam K. Mortara (center), and Edward Blum (right) exit the court Thursday.
‘Arrogance.’ ‘Small-Town Insecurity.’ Here's Why Harvard Hesitates to Accept Some Applicants
When Megan Turner asked her high school teacher for help applying to Harvard, she hoped for a glowing letter of recommendation. What she got was a “negative” essay referencing her “‘small-town’ insecurity” that nearly sank her candidacy.
