Students of Color Navigate New College Essay Challenges Post-Affirmative Action

In the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling, college applicants grapple with how to incorporate race into their personal narratives.

Following the Supreme Court's decision to end affirmative action in higher education, students of color face new pressures in writing college essays.
Many students feel compelled to share personal stories of hardship and race to stand out in the admissions process.
Colleges have introduced new essay prompts focusing on students' backgrounds and experiences shaped by their racial identity.
Students express concerns about the potential loss of racial diversity in colleges and the impact of the ruling on their personal narratives.
The decision allows for race to play an indirect role in admissions, focusing on character and unique abilities shaped by racial experiences.