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US Department of Justice Investigating Colleges’ Early Decision Data Sharing

Posted on April 10, 2018 by admissions.blog Leave a Comment

Following up on its probe of certain American colleges for their admissions practices relating to Affirmative Action, the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Early Decision application data sharing between colleges that offer the binding form of admission.

Reporter Erica L. Green of The New York Times explains more in this informative article, which includes thoughts from Admissions Intel founder Craig Meister.

We will continue monitoring this important story and share updates as we receive them.

Filed Under: Advice & Analysis, Early Decision

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