SAT TO USE 'ADVERSITY SCORE' FOR STUDENTS APPLYING TO COLLEGEStudents won’t be able to view this score but colleges and universities can weigh this criterion when making a selection. Coleman said college admissions boards are “looking for people who distinguish themselves,” and this "general background information" -- in addition to a personal statement or college essay -- helps board members evaluate students. He explained that 50 colleges have used this new scoring criterion in admissions decisions but the College Board intends to expand the effort to make it more widespread by 2021. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPAs colleges seek to diversify their student body, the issue of fairness reignites, as many universities have come under fire for alleged discrimination. Most recently, Harvard University was sued by the Students for Fair Admissions group in 2014, alleging that Asian-Americans who have the highest academic records have the lowest admission rates at ivy league universities.

Source: Fox News May 18, 2019 03:52 UTC