American
students can **w
define their gender identity on 2
major college applications
Every fall, high school
students across the United States begin the tedious process of*
applying to college. From writing personal statements to submitting test scores and grade point averages, there’s plenty to stress about. But for transgender applicants, simply checking the box for “male” or “female” can give pause.
That all changed on April 25, thanks to an**uncements from the Universal
college application and the Common
application about a change in the way they ask about gender. For the 2016–17 school year, both standardized
application forms — which can be sent to more than 600 colleges collectively — will feature updated language that allows applicants to disclose
gender identity in greater detail.
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