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Elite Universities Embrace 'Dialogues' to Gauge Student Perspectives

7/23/2025

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Top-tier American universities, such as Columbia and MIT, are joining forces with Schoolhouse.world, enabling applicants to submit "Dialogues" certifications that reflect their perspectives on hot-button issues like abortion and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Critics warn this could lead to virtue signaling, potentially swaying admissions as students strive to showcase their empathy and open-mindedness.

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Top-tier American universities, such as Columbia and MIT, are joining forces with Schoolhouse.world, enabling applicants to submit "Dialogues" certifications that reflect their perspectives on hot-button issues like abortion and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Critics warn this could lead to virtue signaling, potentially swaying admissions as students strive to showcase their empathy and open-mindedness.