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Several major media outlets reported this week on Amherst College’s October 20, 2021 announcement to drop its long-standing practice of giving “legacy” applicants an advantage in the college admissions process which many critics have said is unfair.

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The "Legacy Applicant" Continues to Lose Advantage Several major media outlets reported this week on Amherst College’s October 20, 2021 announcement to drop its long-standing practice of giving “legacy” applicants an advantage in the college admissions process which many critics have said is unfair.

I recently visited the University of Michigan, my alma mater. Though I was last here 8 years ago and had not seen many new buildings on campus, Ann Arbor still feels every bit as charming a college town as it always has. The regular academic year had just ended but I managed to talk with a more than a handful of students who were staying for spring/summer term. They looked serious and focused as they crossed campus, including the iconic “Diag,” with their bursting backpacks. However, they were friendly and happy to stop and chat. I noticed a diversity of race, nationalities, and ethnicities among them. The overall "vibe" on campus seemed relaxed. The last stop was in front of "The Big House." Such a treat to be back!

I had the pleasure of spending 3 fabulous days on the campus of the University of Chicago during a graduation weekend. I had forgotten how gorgeous Hyde Park is, from the historic architecture of its stunning homes and buildings on campus, to the tree-lined streets and green spaces on its boulevards and parks, to its waterfront on Lake Michigan. But, it was the 20+ law graduates with whom I conversed that impressed me more than anything. They were sweet, polite, self-confident, intelligent, worldly, and set to embark on their next journeys and accomplish amazing things!!!

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An Easy, Excellent, and Often Overlooked Place to Learn About “Majors” Linked to Career Interests.

USING COLLEGE WEBSITES TO “TIE-IN” MAJORS TO CAREERS Once you’ve identified your strengths and interests, and considered how those can align with college “majors,” your next step is to “tie-in” or link those “majors” to potential careers. To do that, where do you start?