Columbia and Brown to Disclose Admissions and Race Data in Trump Deal
Columbia and Brown to Disclose Admissions and Race Data in Trump Deal
A widely overlooked part of a settlement with the two universities could profoundly alter how elite schools determine who gets accepted.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, focusing on the settlements between Columbia and Brown University and the Trump administration regarding admissions data. There's a slight bias in framing the settlements as being driven by the Trump administration, though the core facts are supported by multiple sources. Some claims lack specific verification but are generally plausible within the context of the settlements.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Columbia and Brown to Disclose Admissions and Race Data in Trump Deal
- Verification Source #1: Confirms Brown will disclose data on admissions.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms Brown will provide access to relevant data.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms Brown will disclose a wealth of data on admissions.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms Brown will disclose admissions and discrimination complaint data.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms Columbia will disclose admissions data.
- Assessment: Supported by multiple sources.
- Claim: A widely overlooked part of a settlement with the two universities could profoundly alter how elite schools determine who gets accepted.
- Assessment: Unverified. This is an opinion/analysis statement.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 confirm the data disclosure agreements with Brown and Columbia University.
- Source 4 mentions the school promised not to offer racial preferences in admissions.