DOJ launches Title VI inquiry into Ohio State College of Medicine admissions after social-media leak

The Justice Department opened a Title VI civil rights compliance review of Ohio State University College of Medicine’s admissions policies, requesting detailed applicant-level data (including MCAT scores, GPA, activities, essays, outcomes, and demographics) with a deadline of April 24. The investigation was publicly revealed when Harmeet Dhillon posted a photo of the letter on X, exposing the inquiry. OSU says it is fully compliant and will respond; the development comes amid broader debates over DEI policies and post-affirmative-action admissions rules.