“The general feeling with school counselors right now is mostly anxiety.”

Angel Perez, president of the National Association for College Admission Counseling, commenting on the concern that school counselors, teachers and admission officers have about the impact that the Supreme Court’s recent ruling against affirmative action could have on students of color. Many counselors feel uncertain how to advise students about their application process or whether or not they should mention race in a student recommendation. (Reuters — Aug. 1, 2023)