The Supreme Court ruling ending race-conscious admissions at colleges and universities across the country will change the landscape for many institutions. So what should students and families consider?
Angelica is an East Los Angeles-native earning a degree in child development at Cal State Los Angeles.
"I just feel like it plays a big role in the application process and just being able to identify yourself. You know, be proud of where you come from," she said. Although in California, a ban on affirmative action took effect in 1998, educators stress students should not shy away from expressing their racial identity. For example, answering prompts about personal challenges.
For Angelica, attending a diverse university matters. "Whenever you don't see like Black and brown people like you," said Angelica, "It just makes you feel a little like out of place. So I think it's always necessary to have like diversity in colleges." What does the data show about enrollment at some public California universities?
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