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Claim Text: After World War II, when the United States faced increased military and scientific competition from the Soviet Union, selective universities began to assign greater weight to academic factors, including the SAT.
Simplified Text: Selective universities began to assign greater weight to academic factors including the SAT after World War II.
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Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Subject Tags: Education History
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 5:43 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 5:43 PM (6 months ago)

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Trump Escalates a Fight Over How to Measure Merit in American Education

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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/us/trump-merit-affirmative-action-colleges.html

President Trump signed an executive order requiring universities to disclose applicant data, sparking debate over merit in admissions. The order aims to increase scrutiny of colleges' practices, potentially impacting diversity. Experts predict the order could lead to wealthier, less diverse student populations.

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