Potential Cornell applicants and alumni parents are withdrawing support for the school following gang rape accusations.
Many college advisers have reported that their clients are understandably upset regarding Cornell University’s alleged mishandling of a fraternity gang rape incident. As a result, numerous families are now reconsidering their plans for early applications to this Ivy League school. Amanda Uhry, founder of Manhattan Private Schools Advisors, stated that all seven of her clients […]
UC San Diego School of Medicine considered race in its admissions to benefit Black and Hispanic applicants.
The University of California, San Diego School of Medicine has come under fire for breaching federal law by employing racial discrimination in its admissions process, aimed at diversifying the student body, according to federal officials on Monday. The Justice Department accused the institution of utilizing a “shadow application process” that favored Black and Hispanic applicants, […]
Trump administration considers requiring $100K bonds for green card applicants
The State Department is thinking about requiring certain green card applicants to pay substantial sums, as part of the Trump administration’s ongoing strategy to ensure that newcomers to the U.S. are financially independent. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, there’s consideration for mandating that individuals applying for lawful permanent residency provide a […]
Columbia University will ask applicants to provide SAT or ACT scores.
Columbia University to Reinstate SAT/ACT Requirements Columbia University has announced that it will once again require applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores starting next year. This decision follows a faculty assessment that concluded these scores are valuable indicators of a student’s potential success, as stated by university officials on Friday. The iconic Morningside Heights […]
Trump administration stops regular ‘Adjustment of Status,’ making green card applicants apply from outside the country.
Policy Change on Green Card Applications On Friday, the Trump administration revealed a new policy that will require individuals on temporary visas to return to their home countries to apply for green cards. This change specifically targets foreign nationals in the U.S. on nonimmigrant visas, which are typically limited for purposes like studying, working temporarily, […]
Green card applicants must exit the US due to new Trump policy
US Immigration Policy Change On Friday, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) revealed a significant update to its immigration policy. The new rules state that non-American individuals applying for green cards or lawful permanent resident status must leave the U.S. for an indefinite period, even if they are in the country legally. This applies regardless […]
UCLA’s medical school engaged in racial discrimination against white and Asian applicants, according to the DOJ.
UCLA Medical School Faces Discrimination Allegations A comprehensive investigation by the Justice Department has revealed that the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA discriminated against applicants based on their race. This yearlong inquiry, conducted by the department’s Civil Rights Division, indicates that university leaders “intentionally selected applicants based on race.” In a press release […]
US companies reportedly hiring exclusively visa workers, excluding American applicants.
Concerns Over Job Discrimination Against American Citizens It appears that some American citizens are facing challenges in securing employment within their own country due to, well, their citizenship. This is a troubling situation. “We have laws in place to ensure that individuals are protected against job discrimination and to uphold equal protection principles. Yet, some […]
State Department to introduce FIFA Pass for visa applicants
New Visa System for FIFA World Cup Ticket Holders As we edge closer to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on June 11, the State Department is rolling out a system aimed at helping ticket holders who need a visa. The initiative, named FIFA PASS, will allow these holders to access priority visa […]
Job Interviews Using AI Are Creating Chaos for Both Applicants and Employers
AI’s Impact on the Job Market Artificial intelligence is significantly altering the job market, impacting both employers and job seekers. Candidates are turning to tools like ChatGPT for help with their resumes, while companies are implementing AI-driven interviews to evaluate applicants. Some experts warn that this reliance on technology might trap both sides in a […]