The editorial board of the Harvard Crimson warned that shortening essay question length in applications could disproportionately hinder people of certain demographics.
lamented an overhaul to the format of its Ivy League school’s application process in a Tuesday editorial headlined,"Let’s Talk About Harvard’s Brand New College Application."
It explained that Harvard changed its supplemental essay questions"from one optional open-ended essay and two optional short essays to a series of five required short essays, each with a 200-word limit." By contrast, the board suggested that"longer essays more equitably allow applicants to discuss their experiences in full, particularly if they are from non-traditional backgrounds and require more space to elaborate on nuanced qualifications."
One purported example the board provided of a problematic prompt asked applicants to"briefly describe an intellectual experience that was important to you," arguing this question"seemingly privileges applicants from well-resourced backgrounds for whom additional academic opportunities were plentiful in high school."
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