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http://media.ca1.uscourts.gov/pdf.opinions/19-2005P-01A.pdf
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In ‘19, Harvard received 35,000 applicants and admits about 1,600 students.  per year, the opinion said. Last year, it received around 35,000 students. During the review process, ratings are given based on academic ability, extracurricular activities, athletic, recommendations, personal factors (including “likability” and kindness), and an overall assessment. An applicant’s race can be a plus in the overall assessment. The admissions considers race, ethnicity, legacy status and socioeconomic status.

Plaintiffs were the Students for Fair Admissions, and they claimed that it discriminated against Asian Americans. They were appealing a lower court ruling. The lower court said it “is not perfect,” but it serves “a compelling, permissible and substantial interest” that is narrowly tailored to achieve diversity. The lower court also said that Harvard doesn’t have a quota for students of any racial group, but it tracks how each group is faring with an eye toward achieving racial diversity and a rich experience for students. Harvard’s process were part of a holistic review process. The lower court acknowledged that Asian Americans would likely be admitted at a higher rate if admissions decisions were based solely on academic and extracurricular ratings however the lower court found no intentional discrimination against Asian Americans.

This link above is the brand new appellate court decision. The first circuit ruled in a 2-0 result, that Harvard’s race-conscious admissions program does not violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which bars discrimination in programs that receive federal funds. (FCPS does receive some federal funding). 
The 1st Circuit agreed with Burroughs (the lower court judge) that Harvard’s admissions program was narrowly tailored and consistent with U.S. Supreme Court precedent. The appeals court found no error in Burroughs’ analysis.[/quote]

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