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Optional Information Claim

Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2011 8:22 pm
by admisionquestion
Hi,

I have noticed that many schools indicate that that they will not use your demographic information in any way when making there admission decisions. One good example is Michigan. The implication is that if you don't write a DS then there is no boost.

Is this true or bunk? Any evidence would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Optional Information Claim

Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 6:36 pm
by Corsair
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Re: Optional Information Claim

Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 6:58 pm
by Susan_Walid
Do you know which schools are specifically forbidden from doing this (using demographics)?

Re: Optional Information Claim

Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 7:03 pm
by admisionquestion
Michigan for one.

Re: Optional Information Claim

Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 8:06 pm
by Susan_Walid
and...

Re: Optional Information Claim

Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 8:15 pm
by Blessedassurance
The UC system. Berkeley, UCLA etc.

...and others.