DOJ Accuses Yale of Discriminating Against Asian, White Students with 'Race Based Admissions Program' The Justice Department's recent accusation against Yale University's medical school raises serious questions about the integrity of its admissions process.
At first glance, this issue may seem like a rehashing of old debates surrounding affirmative action and diversity, but upon closer examination, it goes to the heart of what it means to be a merit based institution.
The Justice Department's letter alleges that Yale's holistic admissions process has resulted in Black applicants having as much as 29 times higher odds of getting an interview for admission than equally qualified Asian applicants.