Harvard's Admitted Class Has Record Share of Asian Americans

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"Last fall, a federal judge in Massachusetts heard arguments in a lawsuit charging that Harvard University’s admissions practices – in particular its consideration of race in admissions – discriminate against Asian American applicants. Harvard denies the allegations. A ruling in the case is expected soon – and appeals are expected regardless of the ruling.

Last week, Harvard announced the results of the latest admissions cycle, for the Class of 2023, and the share of Asian Americans admitted is at the highest level ever – 25.4 percent. That’s up from 22.7 percent a year ago, and a 12 percent increase in the share of the admitted class made up of Asian Americans." …

https://www.insidehighered.com/admissions/article/2019/04/01/share-asian-americans-hits-record-high-harvards-class-admitted

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Wonder if this increase has any relation to the ongoing litigation?

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Ha, ha. Me thinks the litigation had an effect. Or personality score of Asian Americans suddenly jumped.

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Agree the litigation could have affected things, also wonder if a few more children of “Crazy Rich Asians” might’ve applied this year…

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It could be as simple as more Asian American kids are showing a deep and convincing interest in non-stem majors. Of course, for a top performer, activated in the right ways, able to pull together a good app, that improves chances.