However, if the repeal of Prop 209 passes in November this year, then it is entirely possible that some of these criteria will be changed for admissions in 2021 and beyond (particularly the content of and weight given to criterion 13 on “Academic accomplishments in light of your life experiences and special circumstances”). To quote outgoing UC president Napolitano:
“It makes little sense to exclude any consideration of race in admissions when the aim of the University’s holistic process is to fully understand and evaluate each applicant through multiple dimensions. Proposition 209 has forced California public institutions to try to address racial inequality without factoring in race, even where allowed by federal law. The diversity of our university and higher education institutions across California, should — and must — represent the rich diversity of our state.”