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Claim Text: Applicants are also evaluated on gauges of economic adversity, such as whether students have to work to support themselves.
Simplified Text: Applicants are evaluated on gauges of economic adversity.
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Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Subject Tags: Education
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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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