Assemblymember Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) released the following statement regarding today’s State Auditor report on admission practices at the University of California.
“I am disappointed to see a world-acclaimed public institution, like the University of California, engaged in unfair admissions practices, denying spots to deserving students who lacked connections and money. Generations of young people from diverse backgrounds see UC as an opportunity for a brighter future, and the system failed them every time someone less qualified is admitted in their place. I’m committed to working on solutions next year to level the playing field, so everyone has a fair chance to get in to the college of their dreams.”
After news of “Operation Varsity Blues” broke last year, Ting and other state lawmakers led reform efforts to improve the college admissions process so that it is fair with seats available to all deserving students. AB 697 by Ting was among the proposals signed into law, requiring colleges to annually disclose to the state whether they give preferential admissions treatment to applicants with donor or alumni ties, and detail how many students were admitted under such practices.
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