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Trump Targets Legacy Admissions Amid Widespread Public Opposition
8/16/2025
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Story summary
- President Trump is changing college admissions to prioritize merit and test scores, disregarding legacy admissions.
- Over 500 universities, including Ivy League schools, continue to use legacy admissions despite bipartisan criticism.
- A 2023 poll indicates that a majority of Americans oppose legacy preferences in college admissions.
