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WASHINGTON — (WASHINGTON) -- Harvard University's practice of legacy admissions is being probed by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, a spokesperson for the agency told ABC News.

The investigation comes a month following the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision on Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard that struck down race-based affirmative action for colleges and universities.

"Nearly 70% of Harvard’s donor-related and legacy applicants are white, and they receive a substantial boost based on their status. Donor-related applicants are nearly 7 times more likely to be admitted than non-donor-related applicants, and legacies are nearly 6 times more likely to be admitted," the complaint alleged.

Nicole Rura, a spokeswoman for Harvard, said in a statement that the school is reviewing"aspects" of its admissions policies following the Supreme Court decision. Rura added that the school's administration is"redoubling our efforts to encourage students from many different backgrounds to apply for admission."

 

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