The Trump administration has intensified its examination of admissions practices at U.S. colleges by ordering institutions to submit detailed data on race, gender, grades, and test scores of applicants, admitted students, and enrollees. This move follows the Supreme Court's 2023 ruling against affirmative action and aims to identify potential racial proxies in admissions. Education Secretary Linda McMahon has tasked the National Center for Education Statistics with collecting and rigorously auditing this data. The administration’s approach echoes recent settlement agreements with Brown University and Columbia University, sparking debate over the implications for diversity, meritocracy, and the increased influence of wealth in admissions decisions. Moreover, Trump has sought to enforce compliance with new reporting requirements, reinforcing a broader policy shift targeting race-conscious admissions.