The Supreme Court's decision to ban race-based affirmative action policies has led to a drop in Black student enrollment at colleges and universities, highlighting the continued importance of addressing systemic racism in the admissions process.
The author's MFA experience at Columbia University was a disappointing and frustrating journey, marked by a sense of unfulfilled potential and the realization that adulthood does not always live up to the dreams of youth.
High-achieving high school graduates should carefully consider the tradeoffs between attending a top-tier university versus a lower-tier university when making their college application decisions.
The value proposition of a college degree has shifted, requiring a more nuanced evaluation of the costs and benefits.