Calif. May Restore Affirmative Action As DOJ Reviews Yale Admissions

The video discusses the history and current debates surrounding affirmative action in the U.S., focusing on California's Proposition 209 and the University of California's efforts to reinstate race-based admissions. It covers the Supreme Court's stance on using race as a factor in admissions, the DOJ's investigation into Yale's practices, and the broader political implications. The video also touches on the holistic admissions approach and ongoing legal challenges involving Harvard.

What was the main reason for the University of California's interest in reinstating affirmative action?

• To increase the number of international students

• To comply with federal regulations

• To address the underrepresentation of Latinx and Black students

• To improve overall academic standards

What did the Department of Justice allege about Yale's admission practices?

• Yale discriminated against Asian and white applicants

• Yale used financial status as a primary admission factor

• Yale had no diversity in its student body

• Yale favored international students over domestic students

According to the DOJ, how did Yale allegedly misuse race in its admissions process?

• By considering race at multiple steps in the process

• By ignoring race completely

• By using race as the sole factor for admission

• By setting quotas for each racial group

What is the holistic approach in college admissions?

• An approach where only academic scores are considered

• An approach where race or gender can be considered but not as the sole factor

• An approach that focuses solely on extracurricular activities

• An approach that prioritizes financial contributions to the college

What percentage of Yale's class of 2023 is made up of Asian Americans?

• 15%

• 5.6%

• 40%

• 26%