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College applicants ruling out schools over state politics
Original: College applicants are ruling out schools over state politics
High school students choosing colleges are increasingly ruling out schools based on the politics of the state where they are located. Rising political polarization over issues like abortion laws, LGBTQ policies and higher-education governance appears to be shaping application decisions. Commenters are debating whether this reflects genuine practical concerns for students or short-sighted choices that could limit academic opportunities.
Why now: Recent political clashes over higher education and state legislation have made school location a visible factor in application season
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