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College Board Files Friend of Court Brief Supporting University of Michigan

02/19/03

NEW YORK, NY -- With the U.S. Supreme Court due to hear arguments in the University of Michigan cases involving affirmative action in education, College Board staff have prepared an amicus brief in support of affirmative action. An "amicus curiae" brief, as it is formally known, is filed with the court by someone who is not a party to the litigation but who has an interest in the case (The Latin phrase "amicus curiae" means "friend of the court."). Amicus briefs can provide important information to the court, including how its decision could affect people beyond the parties directly involved in the case. Affirmative action is an issue close to the heart of the College Board, reflecting the organization's enduring commitment to equity.

Read College Board's Amicus Brief. (.pdf/1.5MB)

Read Gretchen Rigol's paper: Admissions Decision-Making Models: How U.S. Institutions of Higher Education Select Undergraduate Students (.pdf/240K)

Contact info: Jennifer Topiel, (212) 713-8052