Harvard students seek common ground ahead of Supreme Court decision on race-based admissions
"I think that if the court decides to remove it, it will be a step in the right direction," Conway said."Maybe the benefits won't be seen immediately because there will be protests and students will be upset, but hopefully in the long run it's looking at race less, which I think should be the goal."
In one case, Students for Fair Admissions argued that Harvard discriminated against Asian American students by holding them to higher admissions standards in academics than other racial groups, violating the Civil Rights Act. Both colleges said race was just one of many factors used in their admissions processes and denied breaking any laws.
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