College Board scraps tool that helped identify low-income talent in US college admissions

The College Board has scrapped its “Landscape” tool, which gave US colleges socioeconomic context for applicants after the 2023 affirmative action ban. Introduced in 2019, the tool faced criticism and political pressure over alleged racial proxies. Experts say its removal may reduce opportunities for low-income students, marking a setback in efforts to build class-based diversity in admissions.