What was the impact of the University of California's ban on race-conscious admissions?

A) The percentage of black first-year students decreased by 10 percent in three years.
B) The percentage of black transfer students increased by 25 percent in two years.
C) The percentage of black first-year students decreased by 50 percent in one year.
D) It became clear that affirmative action had not significantly altered enrollment patterns for applications from black first-year students.

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CSE 21 Kaushiki Tripathi · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The impact of the University of California's ban on race-conscious admissions was a significant decrease in the enrollment of black first-year students, which dropped by 50 percent in the year following the ban. This demonstrates the role that affirmative action policies played in supporting the enrollment of underrepresented students.

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