Key Resources, Case Documents, and Materials

These materials and publications can support your work as you examine your current policies or move towards race-neutral admission policies in light of the Supreme Court's 2023 ruling. Also, get a better understanding of this issue and the case history with our analyses and guidance on court cases related to access and diversity.

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Race in Admission: Examining the Supreme Court's Decision (College Board Forum Colloquia Session)

For more than 40 years, federal law has permitted higher education institutions to consider race in a limited capacity in their admission processes. In summer 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court rendered a decision in the Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions v. UNC cases addressing the topic. Hear from legal experts as this session takes a deep dive into the rulings and their impact on higher education.

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Preliminary Guidance Regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in SFFA v. Harvard and SFFA v. UNC

This preliminary working draft has been developed to provide initial guidance regarding the Supreme Court’s SFFA opinions.

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Engaging Campus Stakeholders on Enrollment Issues Associated with Student Diversity

This guide helps campus leaders as they engage with colleagues and their communities on issues associated with student diversity and admissions.

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SFFA v. Harvard and SFFA v. UNC: U.S. Supreme Court Amicus Briefs

Read our amicus brief on the Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina cases.

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Action Alert: U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear SFFA v. Harvard and SFFA v. UNC Cases: Background and Suggested Messaging

This PDF outlines the key actions every institution can take right now to prepare for the Supreme Court’s ruling. It includes actions around policy, practice, communications, and leadership.

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Case Analyses and Guidance

Find a collection of College Board analyses and guidance on current issues related to access and diversity in higher education.

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Resources for School Counselors

Now that the consideration of race as a status or category is no longer permitted in college admissions, colleges are evaluating their policies and considering what adjustments to make to comply with the Supreme Court ruling. It’s important for school counselors to understand the impact of the ruling and to identify next steps students should take on their journey to college.

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