Justice Department: Yale Discriminates Against White, Asian Applicants

The DOJ released findings from a two-year investigation into Yale's undergraduate admissions, highlighting that race is a key factor in admissions decisions, leading to the rejection of many Asian American and white applicants. This investigation was prompted by a 2016 complaint from the Asian American Coalition for Education. The DOJ has requested Yale to revise its admissions process, but Yale's president refutes the allegations, stating they are baseless and inconsistent with existing law.

What was the main finding of the DOJ's investigation into Yale's admissions process?

• Yale admits students based solely on academic merit.

• Race is a significant factor in Yale's admissions decisions.

• Yale has a quota system for international students.

• Yale's admissions process is entirely random.

Which organization filed the complaint that led to the DOJ's investigation?

• National Education Association

• National Association for College Admission Counseling

• American Civil Liberties Union

• Asian American Coalition for Education

Which universities were accused alongside Yale in the 2016 complaint?

• Stanford University and MIT

• Harvard University and Princeton University

• Columbia University and Cornell University

• Brown University and Dartmouth College

What does the DOJ want Yale to do regarding its admissions process?

• Increase the number of international students

• Lower tuition fees for minority students

• Implement a standardized test requirement

• Adopt a race-neutral admissions process

How did Yale's president respond to the DOJ's allegations?

• He announced a new diversity initiative.

• He resigned from his position.

• He stated that the allegations are baseless and will not change the process.

• He agreed to make changes to the admissions process.